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Kreda and European Investment Fund to Support Up to €70 Million in Sustainable Investments

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, July 2026

(IN BRIEF) The Kreda credit union group, administered by the United Central Credit Union, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the European Investment Fund to support sustainable investment projects in Lithuania. The agreement will make up to €70 million … Read the full press release

EIB Group and Hungarian Partners Explore Investment Support for SMEs, Energy and Social Infrastructure

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, July 2026

(IN BRIEF) EIB Vice-President Marko Primorac visited Budapest on 13 and 14 July to deepen the EIB Group’s cooperation with Hungary and identify areas where it can support the country’s reform priorities, investment needs and social development. During the visit, … Read the full press release

TenneT Germany Raises €3.5 Billion to Support Electricity Grid and Renewable Energy Integration

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, July 2026

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has backed TenneT Germany’s inaugural €3.5 billion multi-tranche senior European green bond, the largest corporate issuance aligned with the European Green Bond Standard Regulation. The transaction also marks the EIB’s first green bond operation … Read the full press release

EIB Supports More Than 200 Water Infrastructure Upgrades Across AIMAG Service Areas

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, July 2026

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has signed a €50 million InvestEU-backed financing agreement with AIMAG S.p.A. to support the multiutility’s integrated water services investment programme in Italy’s Modena province. The programme will benefit around 200,000 people and includes more … Read the full press release

EIB Makes Largest-Ever Austrian Energy Sector Investment to Support OMV Hydrogen Project

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, July 2026

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is providing €450 million to OMV to build a large-scale green hydrogen production facility in Bruck an der Leitha, Lower Austria. The loan is the EIB’s largest-ever financing in Austria’s energy sector and covers … Read the full press release

EIB Group, EU Governments and Institutional Investors Back Major Growth Capital Platform for European Technology Companies

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, July 2026

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group, EU27 governments and major private institutional investors have launched ETCI 2.0, the second phase of the European Tech Champions Initiative. The new phase aims to mobilise up to €80 billion for more than … Read the full press release

Venice Airport Advances 2030 Net-Zero Roadmap With EIB Financing for Energy and Resilience Projects

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, July 2026

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has signed an €80 million financing agreement with Milione S.p.A., the parent company of SAVE S.p.A., to support energy-efficiency and sustainability investments at Venice Marco Polo Airport. The programme includes the electrification of airport … Read the full press release

EIB Financing Supports Desalination, Wastewater Reuse and Water Supply Improvements in Málaga Province

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, July 2026

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved €175 million in financing for Acosol to modernise drinking water, sanitation and wastewater infrastructure across 11 municipalities on Spain’s western Costa del Sol. The first €75 million tranche has been signed. The … Read the full press release

Alperia Investment Programme Receives EIB Backing for Hydropower Renewal and Clean Energy Infrastructure

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, July 2026

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved up to €345 million in Green Loan financing for Alperia to support sustainable energy and infrastructure projects in South Tyrol. An initial €200 million tranche was signed on 1 July 2026. The … Read the full press release

European Investment Fund Backs Danish Climate-Tech Fund Targeting Hardware and Industrial Decarbonisation

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, July 2026

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund has committed €40 million to Climentum Capital Fund II, helping the Denmark-based climate-tech venture capital fund reach a €60 million first close alongside investments from EIFO and IDA. The fund is targeting €100 million … Read the full press release

EIF and SP Growth Partners Back Alternative Financing for Finnish Innovation-Led Companies

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, July 2026

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund has committed €20 million to SP Growth Fund Ky, a new Finnish private credit fund intended to provide growth financing to small and medium-sized companies and small mid-caps facing more limited access to conventional … Read the full press release

EIB, SACE and InvestEU Back Major Water Infrastructure Upgrades for 32 Tuscan Municipalities

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, June 2026

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is providing €100 million to ASA Azienda Servizi Ambientali S.p.A. to modernise integrated water services across 32 municipalities in the provinces of Livorno, Pisa and Siena. Supported by InvestEU and SACE’s Archimede guarantee, the … Read the full press release

EIB Group Expands Financing for Europe’s Competitiveness, Ukraine Resilience and Global Gateway Partnerships

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, June 2026

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group has approved €7.9 billion in new financing to support innovation, sustainability, infrastructure and global partnerships across Europe and beyond. The financing, approved by the Boards of Directors of the European Investment Bank and … Read the full press release

European Commission and EIB Group Add €22 Billion to InvestEU to Accelerate Strategic Investment Across the EU Economy

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, June 2026

(IN BRIEF) The European Commission and the European Investment Bank Group have signed an agreement adding €22 billion in strategic financing under the InvestEU programme, reinforcing the EU’s flagship investment instrument and supporting key transformative investments across the European economy. … Read the full press release

Yield Lab Europe Secures EIF Anchor Investment to Support Early-Stage Sustainable Agriculture Companies

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, June 2026

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund has committed €25 million to Yield Lab Europe Fund 2, a pan-European early-stage venture capital fund expected to mobilise €100 million for innovative agrifood technology companies. Backed by InvestEU, the fund will allocate 30% … Read the full press release

Naples and EIB Sign Financing Agreement to Advance Social Housing, Energy Efficiency and Public Infrastructure Renewal

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, June 2026

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and the City of Naples have signed a €40 million financing agreement to support urban regeneration, social development and climate transition projects under Naples’ 2025–2027 Investment Programme. Structured as a framework loan, the financing … Read the full press release

EIB Supports Finnish Deep-Tech Company Wirepas in Developing Resilient Digital Infrastructure Networks

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, June 2026

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is providing €24 million in venture debt financing to Wirepas, a Finnish deep-tech company developing wireless connectivity software for large-scale industrial and commercial Internet of Things applications. Backed by the InvestEU programme and aligned … Read the full press release

Allianz Bank Bulgaria to Expand Business Lending Under New EIB Group Synthetic Securitisation Agreement

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, June 2026

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group and Allianz Bank Bulgaria have signed a new synthetic securitisation agreement that will unlock around €340 million in new financing for Bulgarian SMEs and Mid-Cap companies over the next three years. By transferring … Read the full press release

Ireland-EIB Financing Group Reviews €900 Million Investment Delivery and Sets Priorities for Future Cooperation

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, June 2026

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Ireland Financing Group met in Dublin to strengthen cooperation between Ireland and the European Investment Bank Group across major investment priorities including transport, innovation, housing, education, business financing, agriculture, clean energy and sustainable mobility. Chaired by … Read the full press release

Rome Advances Affordable Housing Strategy with EIB Support for Sustainable Urban Regeneration and Social Housing Finance

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, June 2026

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and Roma Capitale have signed an advisory agreement to support the development of Rome’s Social Residential Housing Plan and help structure a future Affordable Housing Fund. The EIB will provide free technical assistance to … Read the full press release