European Parliament
Rolandas Paksas  (EFD ),
in writing.
(LT)
I welcome this motion for a resolution. Above all, greater attention needs to be paid to financial education. We cannot force every person to have a payment account but we can offer information about the opportunities and benefits an account provides. We need to ensure that all consumers have the right to use a basic payment account regardless of their financial situation. Only then will consumers be able to properly participate in the main financial services market and obtain essential goods and services. Furthermore, it is very important for basic banking services to be accessible to all. I believe that legislation should be adopted at EU level guaranteeing all EU consumers the opportunity to use basic payment services.

