EUROPEAN INVESTMENT FUND NEWSROOM (48 press releases)
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PRESS RELEASE -- 14, March 2026
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank, through EIB Global, has announced up to USD 95 million in financing for the Villeta Green Hydrogen Fertiliser Plant being developed by ATOME PLC in Paraguay. The facility will produce approximately 260,000 tonnes of …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 12, March 2026
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group provided €547 million in financing to Croatia in 2025 to support business growth, innovation, green transition projects and infrastructure development. The funding included €325 million from the EIB and €211 million from the …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 12, March 2026
(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas has secured an additional €250 million guarantee from the European Investment Fund under the InvestEU Programme, increasing the total guarantee facility with the bank to €325 million. The programme is expected to mobilize at least €465 …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 10, March 2026
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund has committed up to €20 million to the DaVinci Growth Capital Fund, a private equity vehicle designed to support innovative Italian small and medium-sized enterprises operating in digital technology, industrial technology, and life sciences. …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 5, March 2026
(IN BRIEF) UniCredit has launched the next phase of its UniCredit for CEE initiative, committing more than €2.6 billion in financing solutions for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises across Central and Eastern Europe through 2027. The programme aims to expand …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 5, March 2026
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group and the World Trade Organization Secretariat have signed their first cooperation agreement to promote sustainable global trade and investment. Announced at the EIB Group Forum in Luxembourg, the partnership combines EIB Global financing …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 5, March 2026
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has pledged more than €1 billion to finance renewable energy projects in Sub-Saharan Africa as part of the Mission 300 initiative, which aims to connect 300 million people to electricity by 2030. The financing …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 4, March 2026
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti have signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen strategic investment cooperation in Italy and internationally. The agreement expands joint action in infrastructure, innovation, digitalisation, climate action, SME …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 4, March 2026
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund has committed €50 million to Join Capital’s third venture capital fund, marking its largest investment to date in the defence sector and highlighting Europe’s efforts to strengthen its defence and technological capabilities. Supported by …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 2, March 2026
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has granted a €60 million loan to Prosegur Compañía de Seguridad to support research, development and digital innovation initiatives focused on advanced security technologies. The funding will support investments in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, integrated …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 26, February 2026
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group provided almost €1.5 billion in financing to Ukraine in 2025, representing the largest annual support package since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The funding, delivered in cooperation with the Ukrainian government …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 19, February 2026
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group delivered a record €8 billion in financing to Poland in 2025, with major investments directed toward offshore wind energy, transport infrastructure, and technological innovation. The funding supports projects equivalent to 2.5 percent of …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 19, February 2026
(IN BRIEF) CIE Automotive has secured advisory support from the European Investment Bank under the InvestEU Advisory Hub to accelerate decarbonisation across its worldwide operations. The collaboration includes a comprehensive roadmap toward carbon neutrality by 2050, outlining investments in energy …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 18, February 2026
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved €30 million in financing for Thessaloniki to implement its 2025–2030 investment programme and advance its Climate Neutrality Plan. The funding will support sustainable mobility, energy-efficient municipal infrastructure, upgraded public spaces, and resilience-focused …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 17, February 2026
(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group has signed a €112 million synthetic securitisation transaction with BNP Paribas to expand financing for French SMEs, mid-caps and climate-related projects. By taking on part of the credit risk of an existing loan portfolio, the …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 16, February 2026
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is providing €34 million in financing for three photovoltaic projects in southwestern Romania, part of a €121 million funding package alongside the EBRD and BCR. Developed primarily by Scatec with partner Defic Globe, the …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 13, February 2026
(IN BRIEF) In 2025, the European Investment Bank Group provided €1.93 billion in financing to Czechia, supporting projects in transport, clean energy, SME financing and affordable housing. Nearly half of the funding was directed toward railway upgrades and the Prague …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 13, February 2026
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has led a €150 million long-term financing package for Quantum Systems, supported by Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank, and KfW, to strengthen the company’s industrial expansion and technology development across Europe. The package includes a €70 …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 12, February 2026
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund has committed €62 million to the Qualitas Energy Credit Fund under the Alternative Lending Instrument for Sustainable Development within Spain’s Regional Resilience Fund, using NextGenerationEU resources. Managed by Qualitas Energy, the fund provides debt …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 12, February 2026
(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group’s Energy Efficiency for SMEs initiative has delivered €6 billion in financing in its first year, supporting up to 150,000 SMEs across Europe in implementing energy efficiency and decarbonisation measures. Launched with the European Commission and …
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