One problem that has persisted is the relatively high interest rates and bank charges levied by commercial banks. I will continue to urge the financial institutions for more realistic rates and charges to the customers in order to promote the culture of saving in the country. My policy priorities for the five years that is past remain for the five years to come.
This is, in particular, a result of both the progress with economic adjustment, especially in programme countries, and the strengthening of European crisis prevention and management mechanisms. In this respect, the decisions establishing an effective banking union have been decisive.