Category Archives: Luxembourg

Press Releases & News from Luxembourg distributed via EuropaWire

European Investment Bank Group Expands Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Investments with New €10 Billion Funding

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group has approved €10 billion in new financing to support a wide range of strategic initiatives, with a strong focus on accelerating Europe’s clean energy transition and strengthening economic competitiveness. Nearly €2 billion of … Read the full press release

EIB Vice-President Visits Key Tunnel Construction Site for Romania’s Strategic A1 Motorway Project

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is supporting the development of Romania’s A1 motorway, with Vice-President Ioannis Tsakiris visiting the Curtea de Argeș construction site to review progress on a major tunnel section through the Carpathian Mountains. The motorway, which … Read the full press release

EIB Supports Malta’s Second Electricity Interconnector to Strengthen Energy Security and Enable Renewable Integration

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has committed €100 million to support Malta’s second electricity interconnector with Italy, a major subsea infrastructure project designed to enhance energy security, increase grid stability, and enable greater integration of renewable energy sources. The … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Backs KONE with €250 Million to Advance Smart Building Mobility and Urban Infrastructure Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is providing €250 million to KONE to support a multi-year research and innovation programme focused on next-generation elevators, escalators, and intelligent people-flow technologies. Running from 2026 to 2029, the initiative aims to improve safety, … Read the full press release

EIB Group and Mediocredito Centrale Partner to Unlock Over €400 Million in Financing for Italian SMEs and Mid-Caps

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group, comprising the European Investment Bank and the European Investment Fund, has partnered with Mediocredito Centrale Group to mobilize over €400 million in financing for SMEs and mid-cap companies in Italy. Through a securitisation transaction involving … Read the full press release

Luxembourg Institute of Health Researchers Introduce Functional Profiling Platform to Improve Treatment Selection in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

(IN BRIEF) Scientists from the Luxembourg Institute of Health, in collaboration with national clinical and research partners, have developed a functional profiling approach that could significantly enhance personalized treatment strategies for metastatic colorectal cancer. By using patient-derived spheroids—three-dimensional tumour models … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Provides €100 Million Financing to Orion Pharma to Advance Oncology and Pain Treatments

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has provided €100 million in financing to Orion Pharma to support the development of new treatments for cancer, pain, and other conditions with limited therapeutic options. The funding will be used for research and … Read the full press release

ING and European Investment Bank Launch €800 Million Financing Programme to Support SME Sustainability in Netherlands and Belgium

(IN BRIEF) ING and the European Investment Bank have launched an €800 million financing initiative to support SMEs and mid-cap companies in the Netherlands and Belgium in becoming more sustainable and future-ready. The facility combines €400 million from the EIB … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Launches Initiative to Accelerate Electric Mobility Across Six Spanish Cities

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has launched a technical assistance programme to support six Spanish cities—Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Valencia, Valladolid and Zaragoza—in expanding electric mobility infrastructure and advancing climate neutrality goals. Delivered in collaboration with the European Commission, the … Read the full press release

EIF Expands JEREMIE Programme with €210 Million to Strengthen Bulgaria’s High-Tech Innovation and Investment Ecosystem

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund is expanding the JEREMIE programme in Bulgaria with approximately €210 million in funding to support innovative companies in sectors such as AI, microelectronics, and advanced technologies. Managed through 2035, the initiative combines reinvested funds … Read the full press release

EIB Group Strengthens Global Financial Partnerships and Investment Initiatives at 2026 IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group will take part in the 2026 IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., led by President Nadia Calviño and Vice-President Ambroise Fayolle. The delegation will engage with global financial institutions and … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Supports Greece in Developing Large-Scale Energy Autonomy Programme for Military Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is supporting Greece’s Ministry of National Defence in developing a comprehensive investment programme to enhance energy autonomy across key military installations. Covering around 40 high-consumption sites, the initiative aims to significantly reduce energy usage … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Partners with Latvia to Strengthen Innovation Ecosystem and Scale High-Growth Companies

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is partnering with Latvia’s Ministry of Economics and the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia to support the growth of high-potential and technology-driven businesses. Through this advisory initiative, the EIB will assess Latvia’s current … Read the full press release

ArcelorMittal Sets Date and Agenda for Annual and Extraordinary General Meetings in Luxembourg

(IN BRIEF) ArcelorMittal has announced the publication of the convening notice for its 2026 Annual and Extraordinary General Meetings, which will take place on 5 May 2026 in Luxembourg. Shareholders eligible to vote will be those recorded as of 21 … Read the full press release

European Investment Fund Backs Sienna Biodiversity Fund to Expand Access to Sustainable Finance Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund is providing a €60 million guarantee to the Sienna Biodiversity Private Credit Fund, managed by Sienna IM, to support biodiversity projects across Europe. Backed by the InvestEU Sustainability Guarantee, the initiative will reduce credit … Read the full press release

New EIF Backed Agreement Expands Financing Options for Croatian SMEs Through Introduction of Mini Bonds

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund and Erste Bank Croatia have agreed to unlock up to €58 million in financing for Croatian SMEs by expanding EIF guarantees under the InvestEU Programme. The cooperation introduces mini-bonds as a new alternative financing … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Backs Greece and OSY in Preparing Energy and Charging Infrastructure for Athens Electric Bus Fleet

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Advisory team is working with Greece’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and OSY S.A. to prepare a major investment programme supporting the energy needs of Athens’ expanding electric bus fleet. As the number of … Read the full press release

Luxembourg Institute of Health Achieves ISO 20387 Accreditation to Strengthen Biobanking Excellence and Research Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) The Luxembourg Institute of Health has been awarded ISO 20387 accreditation for its biobanking activities by the UK Accreditation Service, following a detailed audit. The certification covers multiple operational units and a wide range of processes, including the … Read the full press release

EIB Global and Techcombank Launch €200 Million Financing Initiative to Accelerate Green Investment and Energy Transition in Viet Nam

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global and Techcombank have signed a €200 million financing agreement to support green projects in Viet Nam, focusing on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable transport. Announced at the EU-Vietnam Global Gateway Business and Investment Forum in … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank supports Rotterdam shore power project with major financing to advance sustainable maritime operations

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved a €90 million loan to support the installation of shore power infrastructure at the port of Rotterdam, complemented by an additional €70 million grant from the European Commission. The project, led by … Read the full press release