On October 15, 2026, during the Malta Financial Wellbeing Conference 2026, European Commission Commissioner Albukerk delivered a video address. Due to other commitments, she was unable to attend in person and addressed participants from Brussels, emphasizing the importance of the event for the topic under discussion. The central idea of the address was the transformation of the approach to citizens' financial wellbeing — a transition from simply ensuring access to financial services to strengthening consumer confidence in the financial system. The commissioner noted that the accessibility of financial products in itself does not guarantee their effective use if people lack confidence in the reliability of the institutions and instruments they use. The conference held in Malta brought together representatives from the financial sector, regulators, and experts dealing with consumer protection issues in financial services. The discussion of the theme "From Access to Trust" reflects the current priorities of the European Commission in financial policy, aimed at improving financial literacy among the population and strengthening the stability of the EU's financial system. The commissioner's address was part of a broader discussion about the future of financial regulation in the European Union and how to make financial services not only more accessible, but also more transparent and trustworthy from the perspective of citizens.