Europe faces a paradox of having substantial savings yet struggling to mobilize these funds for investment in green and digital transitions. While European households hold €33 trillion in assets, much of it remains in low-yield savings accounts due to regulatory barriers and a lack of accessible investment options. The Savings and Investment Union (SIU) aims to facilitate cross-border investments and democratize access to investment tools, leveraging technology and fintech to simplify the process. The challenge lies in overcoming existing barriers to create a truly single capital market in Europe. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)