+24,000 Ugandan micro-businesses financed in the 1st year of EIB Global-Centenary Bank partnership🥳! This includes: * +60% women beneficiaries * 75% rural businesses * €100m mobilised for private sector To learn more 🔗 go.eib.org/UgandaMicroBusinesses
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As the EU bank, we provide finance and expertise for sustainable investment projects that make a strong impact on people’s lives in Europe and beyond.
Europe’s critical raw materials future starts with exploration. The EU attracts 3% of global mineral exploration investment today, compared with 20% for Canada & 16% for Australia. The good news? Europe has the geological potential. Read our study to learn more ➡️ go.eib.org/CRMStudy
🇳🇱🇪🇺 We're providing €500 million to Dutch grid operator Enexis to expand, reinforce and modernise electricity networks across five provinces. The investment will help connect more renewables, support electrification and strengthen grid resilience. ➡️ go.eib.org/Enexis
We're on track to support €1tn in green investment by 2030🎯 In 2025, we committed €57bn to green finance, that's 57% of our total financing. From clean energy to climate resilience, we're investing in a greener future. 📗Read our Sustainability Report 👉 go.eib.org/SustainabilityReport
Can you imagine a world without music? We can't! We're supporting the new Ostrava Concert Hall, a future cultural landmark in the Czech Republic. More than a building, it's about talent, jobs, heritage and inspiring future generations. Full video ➡️ youtu.be/ggukRdotSK8
200,000 households. 190 MW of clean power. €260m invested. Our new financing agreement with TAURON will help build Poland's 2nd-largest onshore wind farm. This project will accelerate green transition whilst boosting energy autonomy. To learn more ➡️ go.eib.org/PolandWindfarm
As wildfires continue to devastate parts of Spain and France, our thoughts and our hearts are with the thousands of persons affected. My gratitude goes to the firefighters and emergency services working tirelessly to protect lives and communities. ❤️🙏
We are glad to announce that Jean-Christophe Laloux has been appointed Chief Executive of the EIF, the EIB Group's risk-sharing subsidiary. He will succeed Marjut Falksted on 01/01. We thank Marjut for her leadership and look forward to working with Jean-Christophe ⤵️ go.eib.org/EIF_ChiefExecutive
Together with Spain’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Business, we're providing €870m to help Naturgy expand and digitalise electricity grids across Spain. 🔌 2,300 km of new and upgraded networks 🌱 More renewables integrated 🛡️ Greater energy security and resilience 🔗 go.eib.org/Spain_Naturgy
Europe's path to economic & industrial competitiveness starts with critical raw materials. Strong investment, targeted policy, innovation are crucial in ensuring potential mineral sources can be explored locally. Read our report for the full picture ➡️ go.eib.org/CRMStudy
We're investing €876 million in a new Banco Santander securitisation that will unlock €1.43 billion in financing for SMEs and mid-caps in Spain. 👩💼 €108m will go to women-led businesses 🌱 €162m+ to green projects 🔗 go.eib.org/Spain_BancoS...
¡Campeones del mundo! ⚽🏆🇪🇸 Congratulations to Spain on lifting the #FIFAWorldCup trophy! A fantastic achievement built on talent, teamwork and determination - values that inspire us on and off the pitch. Proud of all Europe's teams who made this World Cup one to remember.
'Ní neart go cur le chéile’ - There is no strength without unity. This beautiful proverb is also the motto of the Irish Presidency of @consilium.europa.eu. We are in Dublin to meet Diarmaid Kehoe, Head of the EIB Group Office in Ireland. Discover our projects in the country ⤵️ go.eib.org/EIB_Ireland
The EIB Group Boards of Directors approved €17.4 billion in new financing to strengthen Europe’s energy autonomy, competitiveness and strategic partnerships. From nuclear power in Romania to stronger Ukraine-EU connectivity, we're investing where it matters most ⤵️ go.eib.org/BoD_July
Through EIB Global, we're joining forces with BIIC to deploy a €100m financing guaranteed by @ec.europa.eu & support key agricultural value chains for Benin and Europe. This includes: ✅Cotton/textiles ✅Soya ✅Cashew More info 🔗 go.eib.org/BeninAgriculture #GlobalGateway
We're backing OMV clean energy transition with a €450m loan under for a major green hydrogen plant project in Austria. The project aims to cut CO₂ emissions by up to 150,000 tonnes/year. This is our largest energy financing in the country⤵️ 🔗 go.eib.org/AustriaGreenHydrogen #TechEU
We have completed a €290 million financing package for Lithuania’s planned Rūdninkai Military Town which is one of the largest defence infrastructure projects in the Baltic region. The future NATO base is expected to be operational at the end of 2027. ➡️http://go.eib.org/Rūdninkai
'The resounding success of the European Tech Champions Initiative explains why we are joining forces with the 27 Member States and 7 private investors to launch Phase 2, with the ambition of mobilising €80 billion to scale up Europe’s innovators.' 🎙️ President @nadiacalvino.eib.org, ETCI 2.0 launch
Europe is uniting to scale its next generation of tech champions. All 27 Member States & investors are joining the EIB Group in mobilising €80bn for +1,500 companies to access global markets. Discover our European Tech Champions Initiative 2.0. now⤵️ 🔗 go.eib.org/ETCI2
Together, we can achieve extraordinary things. The 2nd phase of our European Tech Champions Initiative starts today with all EU27, investors teaming up with the EIB Group to turn EU tech unicorns into global leaders. More info 👉 go.eib.org/ETCI2
We’ve committed €200 million to BPCE Equipment Solutions Polska to boost access to finance for small businesses and accelerate the green transition. The programme will support green investments, competitiveness and around 30,000 jobs. Read more ➡️ go.eib.org/BPCE_Poland
🌱We’re backing Bangladesh green transition via a €60m agreement with BRAC Bank. From renewable energy to circular economy, this will help boost sustainability across the garment & textile sector, which drives 85% of the country’s exports. 🔗 go.eib.org/BangladeshGreenTransition
Leave no one behind. Our new Gender Action Plan strengthens efforts to advance inclusive growth and ensure safety, dignity, and equal rights across our investments, for women and girls, LGBTIQ+ people, and all those facing discrimination. bit.ly/43JVGvi
We will provide €175 million in financing for Acosol to upgrade water infrastructure in western Andalusia. It will help manage this vital natural resource more efficiently, adapting to the impact of climate change and building resilience⤵️ go.eib.org/EIB_Acosol
A strong institution starts with an inclusive workplace. At the EIB Group, we celebrate the diversity of our colleagues and remain committed to ensuring that everyone can contribute, grow and succeed in an environment where they feel respected, valued and included.
We approved up to €345m for Alperia to strengthen sustainable energy & infrastructure in South Tyrol, Italy. The investment will: 🔵modernise hydropower plants, 🔵upgrade electricity grids, 🔵expand EV charging, 🔵grow district heating networks. 👉 go.eib.org/Italy_Energy_
Smiles, good vibes & plenty of kilometres! The EIB Group team was proud to join the #LuxembourgPrideRun, celebrating equality, solidarity & inclusion. With a record number of colleagues taking part, thank you to everyone who ran, cheered and made the evening such a success!
We're providing a €125 million loan to Orano to help develop innovative cancer therapies and build key production infrastructure in France. The project will strengthen Europe's health innovation and autonomy. Find out more ➡️ go.eib.org/Orano_EIB
Today, VP Mora & European Committee of the Regions President Tutto signed an agreement to boost cooperation, unlock investment and support affordable, energy-efficient homes across the EU. Together, we help regions and cities deliver more homes for people & families👉 go.eib.org/Housing_EIB_
At the European Committee of the Regions plenary session on housing, President @nadiacalvino.eib.org highlights how housing is no longer just a social issue: it's also about competitiveness, growth and democracy. 🎥⤵️