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EIF and ALTUM expand financing partnership to deliver €66 million in accessible study loans for Latvian students

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, November 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund and ALTUM have launched a new cooperation supported by the EU’s InvestEU programme to improve access to study loans for students in Latvia. The agreement will make up to €66 million available between 2026 … Read the full press release

Nefco Provides EUR 5 Million Financing to Help Merus Power Scale Energy Storage and Power Quality Solutions Across Europe

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, November 2025

(IN BRIEF) Nefco has signed a EUR 5 million loan agreement with Merus Power to support the Finnish company’s international expansion in electrical energy storage and power quality systems. As Europe increases its reliance on renewable energy, demand for storage … Read the full press release

Reykjavík Secures Major EIB Financing to Expand Geothermal Heat and Electricity Networks for Carbon Neutrality

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, November 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has signed a €100 million loan agreement with Orkuveitan to fund the expansion and renewal of electricity and geothermal heating networks in the Reykjavík metropolitan area. The project will help meet rising energy demand … Read the full press release

EIF and Erste Bank Croatia Expand Support for Innovative SMEs with New €100 Million Guarantee Extension

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, November 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Erste Bank Croatia have expanded their partnership with a new €100 million guarantee extension under the EU’s InvestEU Portfolio Guarantee. This initiative brings the total EIF-backed financing for innovative SMEs and small … Read the full press release

EIF strengthens inclusive innovation with €20 million investment in Unconventional Ventures Fund II

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, November 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has invested €20 million in Unconventional Ventures Fund II, a Danish-Swedish impact fund supporting start-ups founded by underrepresented entrepreneurs in sectors like climate, health, and education. The investment contributes to the fund’s €50 … Read the full press release

EIB Group Launches Global Green Checker to Simplify Access to Climate Finance Beyond Europe

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, November 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group has expanded its Green Checker tool globally, enabling countries beyond the EU to identify and assess green investment opportunities. Launched at COP30 in Brazil, the platform simplifies climate eligibility assessments for projects and … Read the full press release

EU and EIB boost Central America’s clean energy transition with €1 billion funding under Global Gateway plan

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, November 2025

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global has unveiled a €1 billion financing package to advance renewable energy generation and integrate national electricity grids across six Central American nations—Costa Rica, Panama, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Belize—under the EU Global Gateway Investment Agenda. … Read the full press release

EIB Global strengthens its Albania partnership with appointment of Alessandro de Concini as new country representative

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, November 2025

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global has appointed Alessandro de Concini as its new representative to Albania, succeeding Petia Manolova, to strengthen the country’s green, digital, and EU accession efforts. With 17 years of experience in the EIB Group and a strong … Read the full press release

EIB Expands Climate Roadmap with New Funding for Clean Energy, Reforestation, and Women Entrepreneurs at COP30

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, November 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group will unveil a series of climate-focused initiatives at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, strengthening global action on clean energy, biodiversity, and sustainable development. Backed by its Climate Bank Roadmap Phase Two, the EIB … Read the full press release

EIB finances €270 million green energy transformation for Karlsruhe’s grid and district heating systems

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, November 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has provided Stadtwerke Karlsruhe with €270 million in long-term financing to modernize Karlsruhe’s electricity grid and expand CO₂-neutral district heating systems. The 24-year loan supports the conversion of overhead lines to underground cables, the … Read the full press release

EIB backs Lithuania with €300 million to strengthen defence and reinforce EU security

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, November 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €300 million loan to strengthen Lithuania’s defence infrastructure, marking over €1 billion in total EIB support to the country’s defence in 2025. The financing will fund key investments in logistics, … Read the full press release

EIB and EU partners expand financial aid to sustain Ukrainian businesses and secure winter energy supply

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, November 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has released €100 million to support Ukraine’s wartime resilience, focusing on economic stability and municipal heating infrastructure. Of this, €70 million will go to Ukrgasbank to provide long-term loans for businesses and promote … Read the full press release

EIF and HYPO NOE Partner to Empower Austria’s Energy Transition with New Sustainable Investment Programme

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, November 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and HYPO NOE Landesbank für Niederösterreich und Wien have partnered under the InvestEU programme to provide up to €43 million in green financing for Austrian SMEs and small mid-caps. The initiative supports energy … Read the full press release

EIB Global and Erste Bank Serbia Join Forces to Boost Inclusive Growth and Employment Opportunities

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, November 2025

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global has signed a €10 million loan and a €1.3 million grant with Erste Bank Serbia to support small businesses and promote inclusive employment opportunities across the country. The initiative uses an innovative impact-based financing model, rewarding … Read the full press release

Overture Life Secures EIB Support to Boost Automation and Accessibility in Reproductive Healthcare

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, November 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €20 million loan to Overture Life to develop automated and AI-driven technologies for in vitro fertilization (IVF) and egg freezing. The funding supports the company’s R&D, production expansion, and clinical … Read the full press release

EIB Group Strengthens Sustainability Leadership with €51 Billion in Climate Financing and New Reporting Framework

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, November 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has launched its first fully integrated Sustainability Report for 2024, combining multiple prior disclosures into one comprehensive publication aligned with EU sustainability standards. The report highlights record climate financing of €51 billion, … Read the full press release

EIB grants €100 million loan to Holmen to expand wind power and strengthen Sweden’s clean-energy transition

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, November 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is lending €100 million to Swedish forest-industry group Holmen to finance the expansion of its onshore wind projects in northern Sweden. The investment will increase renewable energy production to meet rising demand from energy-intensive … Read the full press release

EIB Group and Santander Partner in €569.5 Million Securitisation to Boost Green Construction and SME Competitiveness in Spain

PRESS RELEASE -- 31, October 2025

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group, comprising the European Investment Bank and the European Investment Fund, has signed a €569.5 million securitisation deal with Santander to support Spanish SMEs and mid-caps. The transaction will unlock approximately €1.08 billion in financing, including … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €90 Million Loan to TVO for Safety and Modernization Upgrades at Finland’s Olkiluoto Nuclear Plant

PRESS RELEASE -- 30, October 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved a €90 million loan to Finland’s Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO) to upgrade two reactor units at the Olkiluoto nuclear power plant. The financing will fund safety-critical updates, including control system modernization and … Read the full press release

Barcelona and the EIB Strengthen Partnership to Expand Sustainable Public Housing and Support Vulnerable Residents

PRESS RELEASE -- 30, October 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and the Barcelona City Council have signed a €113 million agreement to develop nine social housing projects that will deliver 640 new homes for around 2,040 people between 2026 and 2030. The initiative—part of … Read the full press release