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The EU Single MarketThe Single European Market stands for ‘free movement’ of people, goods, services and capital.
 
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Retail financial services: Commission sets out strategy for EU mortgage markets
(18/12/2007) The European Commission has published a White Paper on the Integration of EU Mortgage Markets. The White Paper summarises the conclusions of a comprehensive review of European residential mortgage markets and presents a balanced 'package' of measures to improve the efficiency and the competitiveness of these markets, to the benefit of consumers, mortgage lenders and investors alike… 

Read more: Press release / FAQsThematic page


Financial services: Commission encourages better financial education for EU citizens
(18/12/2007) The European Commission has adopted a Communication on Financial Education. Commission stresses the importance of increasing the ability of Europe's citizens to understand and engage with financial products and services. Enhancing financial education has substantial benefits for consumers, the economy and society… 

Read more: Press release / Thematic page


Single Market Review: Commission unveils its vision for a modern single market for all
(20/11/2007) The European Commission has set out a package of initiatives to modernise the European single market and to bring more benefits to Europeans, building on past successes… 

Read more: Press release / FAQs / Full text of the documents


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 Last update: 16-01-2008

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