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European Union Strengthens Support for Tunisia’s Energy Transition with €35.8 Million for Solar Power and Grid Infrastructure

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, January 2026

(IN BRIEF) The European Union has committed €35.8 million in grant financing through the Neighbourhood Investment Platform to support Tunisia’s energy transition, signing contribution agreements with the EBRD and EIB Global. The funding will help de-risk large-scale solar projects and … Read the full press release

EIB Commits $80 Million to RMBV North Africa Fund III to Support Private Sector Growth in Egypt

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, January 2026

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank, via EIB Global, has invested $80 million in RMBV North Africa Fund III to support private sector growth in Egypt and across North Africa. The fund is expected to mobilise over $300 million, targeting … Read the full press release

Alta Semper Fund II Secures EIB Investment to Expand Access to Affordable Healthcare in Africa

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, January 2026

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank, via EIB Global, has invested $37.5 million in Alta Semper Fund II to support pharmaceutical, life sciences and MedTech companies across Africa, with a primary focus on North Africa. The fund is expected to … Read the full press release

Italian Companies to Benefit from €335 Million Financing Initiative by EIB Group and BNL BNP Paribas

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, January 2026

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group and BNL BNP Paribas have launched a new agreement to mobilise €335 million in financing for around 300 Italian companies, supporting investments and working capital needs. Based on a synthetic securitisation structure, the transaction will … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Supports Large-Scale Solar and Storage Expansion in Egypt

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, January 2026

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved $150 million in financing for Egypt’s Obelisk hybrid solar and battery storage project, coinciding with the early completion of its first phase in Qena Governorate. Developed by Scatec, the project combines large-scale … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €220 Million to Support Grid Expansion and Energy Transition in West Mecklenburg

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, January 2026

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has granted WEMAG a €220 million loan to finance the expansion and modernization of electricity grid infrastructure in West Mecklenburg. Covering more than one-third of WEMAG’s planned investments over the next four years, the … Read the full press release