Luxembourg students shine at the European Money Quiz 2026 finals

Two students from Lycée Ermesinde proudly represented Luxembourg at the European Money Quiz 2026 finals held in Brussels this week, achieving an impressive 7th place out of 30 participating countries with an almost flawless performance.

Lucas and Stefan completed the competition with only one incorrect answer out of 30 questions, competing against some of Europe’s top-performing students in financial literacy.

Organised by the European Banking Federation (EBF) and coordinated nationally by the Fondation ABBL pour l’éducation financière, the European Money Quiz is recognised as Europe’s largest financial literacy competition for 13–15-year-olds.

Financial literacy as an essential life skill

Since its launch in 2017, the European Money Quiz has aimed to help young people develop practical financial skills and greater confidence in managing everyday financial decisions.

According to the European Banking Federation, the finalists demonstrated “an impressive level of knowledge and engagement throughout the competition”.

This year’s European finals brought together students from 30 countries, highlighting the growing importance of financial education across Europe.

A strong result for Luxembourg

Luxembourg’s excellent result reflects both the students’ dedication and the growing mobilisation around financial education nationally.

A special acknowledgement goes to Claude Wagner, teacher at Lycée Ermesinde, whose guidance and preparation played an important role in supporting the students throughout the competition journey.

The 2026 edition once again illustrated how financial literacy is becoming increasingly important in a world shaped by digitalisation, online fraud risks, new payment technologies and rapidly evolving financial products.

Financial education gaining momentum in Luxembourg and Europe

The strong performance of Luxembourg’s students comes at a time when financial literacy is receiving increasing attention both nationally and at European level.

As highlighted by the EBF, the European Commission launched its Financial Literacy Strategy in 2025 as part of the broader Savings and Investments Union agenda, recognising the importance of helping citizens make informed financial decisions throughout their lives.

In Luxembourg, financial education will also gain additional visibility from the next school year, with financial literacy set to be integrated transversally into the national curriculum.

The Fondation ABBL pour l’éducation financière continues to actively support these efforts through awareness initiatives, educational programmes and partnerships aimed at helping young people better understand key financial concepts and develop long-term financial resilience.

Encouraging the next generation

Beyond rankings and scores, initiatives such as the European Money Quiz demonstrate the importance of preparing younger generations for the financial realities of everyday life.

As digital finance continues to evolve rapidly, helping young people understand concepts such as cybersecurity, responsible money management and digital trust is becoming increasingly essential.

The excellent performance achieved by Luxembourg’s representatives this year reflects not only strong individual talent, but also the broader importance of continued collaboration between schools, teachers, public authorities and the financial sector to strengthen financial education across society.