Banks’ competitiveness: EU’s agenda for a more integrated, efficient and competitive banking sector

A competitive and efficient EU banking sector is essential to Europe’s economic future. European companies will continue to rely heavily on bank financing in the years ahead, therefore it is crucial that banks can provide funding on competitive terms, support businesses of all sizes and contribute to Europe’s investment and growth ambitions.

Following the publication of the European Commission’s Communication on the competitiveness of the EU banking sector, BusinessEurope and the European Banking Federation (EBF) are pleased to invite you to a high-level discussion bringing together policymakers, leaders in the banking sector and the wider business community. The event will explore how Europe can build a more integrated, efficient and competitive banking sector – the one that strengthens banks’ capacity to finance the European economy while safeguarding financial stability and ensuring a global level playing field.

7 October 2026, 09.00-14.30 CET

The programme will feature high-level keynote speakers, including:

• Maria Luís Albuquerque, European Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union
• Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Minister of National Economy and Finance of Greece and President of the Eurogroup
• Boris Vujčić, Vice-President of the European Central Bank

Two CEO-level panels will bring together senior representatives from the European banking sector and companies across a range of industries to discuss the policy actions needed to strengthen Europe’s banking sector and enhance its capacity to support businesses and investment.