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European Investment Bank and Bank of Georgia Partner to Boost Green Investments and SME Growth with €50 Million Loan

PRESS RELEASE -- 30, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has inked a €50 million loan agreement with the Bank of Georgia, aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-cap companies, while also promoting sustainable economic recovery and growth. Notably, a … Read the full press release

EU’s €3 Million Injection Powers Energy Efficiency in Ukrainian Public Buildings

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has allocated €3 million to the Ukrainian government as part of the EIB Ukraine Solidarity Urgent Response package. The funds will be used to implement energy-saving renovations in 18 public healthcare and educational … Read the full press release

EIB Group and Santander Collaborate on Securitisation Deal to Boost Green Mortgages and Energy Efficiency Investments in Spain

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, comprising the European Investment Bank and European Investment Fund, has partnered with Santander in a synthetic securitisation transaction aimed at supporting energy efficiency investments in Spain. The initiative focuses on financing the … Read the full press release

EIB and Vitalia Sign €90 Million Agreement to Enhance Elderly Care Facilities Across Seven Spanish Regions

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Vitalia have inked a €90 million loan deal to fund the development of new healthcare facilities, including residential and outpatient care centers, primarily catering to the elderly population in seven regions of … Read the full press release

EIB and Pekao Leasing Strengthen Collaboration with €68 Million Agreement to Boost Sustainable Growth in Poland

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Pekao Leasing, a subsidiary of Bank Pekao S.A., have formalized an agreement worth €68 million, reinforcing their long-standing partnership. This loan from the EIB will empower Pekao Leasing to offer new financing … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €29 Million Loan to Arteche for Advancing Energy Sector Solutions and Digitalization

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €29 million loan agreement with Arteche, a Spanish company specializing in electrical equipment and solutions for the energy sector. This InvestEU-backed loan will support Arteche’s research, development, and innovation efforts, … Read the full press release

EIB Commits €475 Million Loan for Brussels’ Metro Line Expansion to Improve Public Transportation and Air Quality

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Brussels Capital Region have signed a €475 million loan agreement to enhance Brussels’ public transportation infrastructure by upgrading the existing underground tram connection between the Albert and Gare du Nord/Noordstation stops … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €10 Million Loan to Boost Access to Finance for Women Entrepreneurs in Mozambique

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €10 million loan agreement to support women entrepreneurs in Mozambique. This financing will facilitate a new €20 million facility by Moza Banco, focusing on small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in … Read the full press release

EIB and EIF Partner with Santander to Advance Energy Efficiency Investments in Spain

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Investment Fund (EIF) have collaborated with Santander in a synthetic securitisation transaction aimed at supporting energy efficiency investments in Spain. The initiative focuses on financing nearly-zero-emission building construction and the renovation … Read the full press release

EIB Invests €12.5 Million in Swedish Medical Startup BrainCool AB to Advance Innovative Cooling Technologies

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €12.5 million venture debt agreement with Swedish medical company BrainCool AB, specializing in medical cooling solutions. BrainCool is pioneering body cooling technologies that have the potential to revolutionize care standards … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €500 Million Loan to Enexis for Dutch Electricity Grid Expansion

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €500 million loan to Dutch distribution system operator (DSO) Enexis to fund its electricity network expansion efforts in the Netherlands. Enexis plans to upgrade and expand its infrastructure, encompassing medium-voltage … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Commits €24.15 Million for Sustainable Development in Loures Municipality

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the municipality of Loures have entered into an agreement for the initial €24.15 million portion of a €100 million framework loan. This funding is earmarked to enhance the city’s services, improve living … Read the full press release

BioNTech Inaugurates mRNA Vaccine Manufacturing Site in Rwanda, Aims to Boost Vaccine Equity in Africa

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) BioNTech has achieved a significant milestone in expanding mRNA vaccine manufacturing in Africa with the inauguration of its Kigali site, which includes the first manufacturing unit known as BioNTainer. This move is part of BioNTech’s broader efforts to … Read the full press release

EIB Commits €200 Million Loan for Vital Nervión River Tunnel Project in Bilbao’s Metropolitan Area

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has inked a €200 million loan agreement with Interbiak, a public entity under the Department for Infrastructure and Territorial Development of the Provincial Council of Bizkaia. This financing will facilitate the construction of … Read the full press release

African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation Takes Major Strides Toward Building a Self-Reliant African Pharmaceutical Industry

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) In a significant development for Africa’s pharmaceutical sector, the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation and the Rwandan Government have signed a host country agreement, paving the way for the Foundation’s operationalization. The Foundation has also forged a memorandum of … Read the full press release

EIB Grants PLN 1.5 Billion Loan to Jerónimo Martins Polska for Green Store Refurbishments

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a loan of PLN 1.5 billion to Jerónimo Martins Polska, the owner of the Biedronka retail store chain in Poland, to facilitate energy efficiency investments within its store network. This financial … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €175 Million Loan to Northern Fiber Holding Group for Northern Germany Fiber Optic Network Expansion

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a significant €175 million loan to Northern Fiber Holding Group (NFH) to support the expansion of its fiber optic network in northern Germany. This funding, in addition to the €240 million … Read the full press release

EIB’s Financing Initiatives in the Western Balkans Drive Job Growth and Investment, New Study Reveals

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) A recent study, titled “The impact of the EIB’s intermediated lending to businesses in the Western Balkans,” assesses the effect of the European Investment Bank’s (EIB) intermediated lending on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, … Read the full press release

Nicola Beer Appointed as First Female German Vice-President on EIB Management Committee

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) Nicola Beer has been appointed as the first female Vice-President on the European Investment Bank’s (EIB) Management Committee, representing Germany. With a background in law and politics, Beer brings extensive experience from her roles as a member of … Read the full press release

Sunlight Receives €25 Million EIB Loan to Expand Lithium Battery Production in Greece

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) Sunlight, a prominent battery manufacturer and member of the Olympia Group, has secured a €25 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to bolster its lithium battery production capacity at its cutting-edge facility in Xanthi, Greece. With … Read the full press release