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MONETA and EIB Team Up to Boost Sustainable Business Growth in Czechia

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, April 2024

(IN BRIEF) In a strategic move, MONETA secures a €100 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB), earmarked to enhance economic prospects for small and mid-sized businesses in Czechia. With a commitment to allocate at least 12% of the … Read the full press release

One World Media Awards Longlist Revealed, Highlighting Women’s Solutions Reporting

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, April 2024

(IN BRIEF) One World Media has unveiled the longlist of selected stories for its 15 award categories, including the Women’s Solutions Reporting Award, supported by the European Investment Bank. With over 500 submissions from 117 countries, journalists and filmmakers worldwide … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Boosts Polish Economy with €600 Million Loan

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to extend a €600 million loan to the Republic of Poland, aiming to bolster the country’s economy through investments in digital and social development. EIB Vice-President Teresa Czerwińska highlighted the strategic … Read the full press release

EBRD Invests €25 Million in Vilnius Residential Energy Efficiency Fund

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting energy efficiency initiatives in Vilnius by investing €25 million in Šiaulių Bank’s energy efficiency fund. Managed by Šiaulių Bank, the fund aims to finance energy efficiency renovations in … Read the full press release

Nomagic Secures €8 Million EIB Loan to Boost Robotic Automation Solutions

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) Nomagic, a leading developer of intelligent robotics for e-commerce and retail warehouses, has secured an €8 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to enhance its research and development (R&D) efforts. The loan, supported by the European … Read the full press release

Team Europe Delegation Commits €166 Million for Benin’s Development Agenda

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) A high-level Team Europe delegation recently concluded an official visit to Benin, solidifying the country’s partnership with the European Union through the signing of finance contracts totaling €166 million. Led by senior leaders of European institutions and development … Read the full press release

EIB Group Boosts Portuguese Economy with €2.1 Billion Investment in 2023

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) In 2023, Portugal witnessed a significant financial influx from the European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group), totaling over €2.1 billion, marking a 25% increase from the previous year. This substantial support, aimed at fostering economic growth, social cohesion, … Read the full press release

EIB Supports GROPYUS to Revolutionize Sustainable and Affordable Housing in Europe

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is injecting €40 million into German-Austrian PropTech GROPYUS to advance the construction of sustainable and affordable homes across Europe. GROPYUS specializes in employing digitalized, fully automated, and industrialized processes to produce multi-storey wooden … Read the full press release

EIB Signs MoU with Ukrhydroenergo to Boost Ukraine’s Energy Security

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) EIB President Nadia Calviño hosted Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal at the EIB headquarters, marking a significant step in bolstering Ukraine’s energy security amidst ongoing challenges from the war. The meeting saw the signing of a Memorandum of … Read the full press release

EIB Supports Skellefteå’s Social Housing Drive Amidst Green Industrialization

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is backing Skellefteå Kommun in Sweden with a SEK 800 million loan (€70 million) to facilitate the construction of 743 new, energy-efficient social housing units. These homes, vital amidst the green industrialization, especially … Read the full press release

EIB Supports Iberdrola’s Green Grid Expansion with €700 Million Loan

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €700 million green loan to facilitate the expansion of Iberdrola’s electricity distribution grid in Spain, aiming to enhance the integration of renewable energy sources and enable new uses such as … Read the full press release

EIB Loans €22 Million to Malta for Affordable Housing Construction

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €22 million loan to Malita Investments plc, in collaboration with the Government of Malta, to address housing shortages in the country. This funding, along with a previous agreement, will support … Read the full press release

Driving Green Growth: HeavyFinance Secures €50 Million to Drive Sustainable Agriculture in Europe

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) HeavyFinance announces a €50 million fundraising for a private credit fund aimed at supporting European agricultural SMEs with tailored finance solutions to advance decarbonization efforts. With the EIF committing €20 million as a cornerstone investor and support from … Read the full press release

EIF and 123 IM Partner to Boost Sustainable Financing for French SMEs

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF), supported by the InvestEU programme, has entered a portfolio guarantee agreement of €10.5 million with 123 Investment Managers (123 IM) to facilitate up to €15 million in new financing for small businesses and … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €500 Million Loan to Evonik for Sustainable Transformation

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) Evonik, Germany’s second-largest chemical company, has secured a €500 million framework loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to accelerate its sustainable transformation. The financing will support Evonik’s Next Generation Solutions portfolio, which focuses on energy-efficient, bio-based, and … Read the full press release

EU Bank’s Historic Investment in Mongolia to Combat Overgrazing and Promote Sustainable Development

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has embarked on its largest-ever financing agreement for Mongolia, injecting €54.4 million into a groundbreaking initiative. This initiative aims to address the degradation of Mongolia’s grasslands by promoting sustainable urban development and supporting … Read the full press release

EIF and France Active Forge €400 Million Alliance to Empower Social Enterprises

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €400 million to bolster France Active’s endeavors in financing socially responsible French enterprises. This collaboration involves a €45 million guarantee from EIF and a €355 million counter-guarantee for bank loans facilitated … Read the full press release

EIB and Banca Ifis Partner to Bolster Innovation in Italy’s SMEs with €300 Million Financing

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Banca Ifis have inked a significant agreement, marking the EIB’s maiden loan operation with an Italian bank exclusively aimed at driving innovative transitions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The deal, valued … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €200 Million Loan to NRW.BANK for Refugee Housing Initiative in North Rhine-Westphalia

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) collaborates with NRW.BANK to allocate a €200 million framework loan aimed at facilitating the expansion and enhancement of refugee housing facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia, the most populous German state. This initiative involves constructing, … Read the full press release

EIB and Ukrainian Government Collaborate on Reconstruction Efforts Amid Conflict

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Ukrainian government join forces to advance reconstruction efforts in war-torn regions, allocating funds for critical infrastructure projects under the Ukraine Recovery Programme (URP) and the Ukraine Early Recovery Programme (UERP). With … Read the full press release