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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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

EIB Provides €46 Million Loan to Ingeteam for Renewable Energy Integration Research

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Ingeteam, a Spanish company specializing in electrical engineering and equipment development, have signed a €46 million loan agreement for a two-year investment plan. The plan focuses on research, development, and innovation (RDI) … Read the full press release

European Investment Fund Joins Bürgschaftsbank for €200 Million SME Financing Boost in Germany

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) Bürgschaftsbank Baden-Württemberg (BBBW) and Bürgschaftsbank Nordrhein-Westfalen (BBNRW) are expanding their guarantee support for regional financial institutions aiming to provide financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the German states of Baden-Württemberg and North Rhine-Westphalia. The European Investment … Read the full press release

European Investment Fund and CDP Real Asset SGR Partner to Allocate €300 Million for Social Housing in Italy

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF), a part of the EIB Group, has joined forces with CDP Real Asset SGR, a subsidiary of Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, to allocate €300 million towards social housing programs in Italy. This groundbreaking … Read the full press release

EU Finance Ministers Back Nadia Calviño as New President of European Investment Bank

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) European Union finance ministers have given their unanimous support to Nadia Calviño’s candidacy for the presidency of the European Investment Bank (EIB) during discussions held at the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council meeting in Brussels. Calviño, currently … Read the full press release

EIB Group Partners with Mission Innovation to Advance Clean Energy Innovation Globally

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, comprising the European Investment Bank and the European Investment Fund, has announced a partnership with Mission Innovation to promote clean energy innovation on a global scale. The collaboration aims to facilitate access … Read the full press release

EIB and HBOR Agreement to Provide Half a Billion Euros to Croatian SMEs and Green Projects

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Hrvatska banka za obnovu i razvitak (HBOR) have signed an agreement to allocate €500 million to support Croatian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), mid-cap companies, and public-sector entities. The initial tranche of … Read the full press release

EIB Launches EU4Business Guarantee Facility to Boost SME Financing in Eastern Partnership Countries

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has introduced the EU4Business Guarantee Facility, in collaboration with the European Investment Fund, aimed at supporting small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Eastern Partnership countries, including Armenia. This initiative provides partial portfolio … Read the full press release

EIB Global Unveils Pioneering Climate Initiatives at COP28 in Dubai

PRESS RELEASE -- 30, November 2023

(IN BRIEF) In a significant announcement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, the European Investment Bank (EIB) revealed its pioneering approach to a just transition and just resilience on a global scale. The EIB Group introduced … Read the full press release

EIF and LocalTapiola Partner to Provide €32 Million in Loans to Finnish Small Businesses

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, November 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and LocalTapiola Corporate Lending I GP Ltd, a Finnish alternative lender, have signed two portfolio guarantee agreements, enabling the provision of €32 million in new loans to small businesses and mid-caps in Finland. … Read the full press release

EIF and Laboral Kutxa Partner to Boost Micro-Businesses and Social Enterprises in Spain with €145 Million Support

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, November 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has entered into an agreement with Laboral Kutxa to provide a portfolio guarantee aimed at mobilizing €145 million in support of micro-businesses, social enterprises, and social entrepreneurs in Spain. This collaboration, made possible … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €30.5 Million Loan to DOMINION for Technological Advancements and Innovation Across Europe

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, November 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has recently entered into a €30.5 million loan agreement with DOMINION, a multi-technology services and integrated projects company, to fund the development of cutting-edge technology aimed at designing innovative engineering and computing solutions. … Read the full press release