Category Archives: Luxembourg

Press Releases & News from Luxembourg distributed via EuropaWire

EIB Provides €105 Million Loan to Tuusula Municipality for Energy-Efficient School Complexes

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €105 million loan to the Municipality of Tuusula in Finland to construct energy-efficient school complexes for 3,500 students. The project, spanning three neighborhoods, aims to create modern educational spaces aligned … Read the full press release

EIB Supports €200 Million Loan to Delgaz Grid for Electricity Network Upgrades in Romania

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending €200 million to Romanian energy distributor Delgaz Grid to modernize the electricity network in Moldova’s northeastern region. This funding, part of a €630 million investment program, will enhance energy efficiency, support … Read the full press release

EIB Partners with Croatian Cities to Address Affordable Housing Challenges

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is partnering with five Croatian cities—Zagreb, Rijeka, Split, Osijek, and Varaždin—to address rising demand for social and affordable housing. Through an advisory agreement funded by the InvestEU Advisory Hub, the EIB will provide … Read the full press release

Global Development Banks Unite to Strengthen Impact Through G20-Endorsed Roadmap

(IN BRIEF) The leaders of 10 multilateral development banks (MDBs) welcomed the G20’s endorsement of a roadmap aimed at reforming MDBs to address global challenges, support the Sustainable Development Goals, and enhance climate action. Key achievements in 2023 include increasing … Read the full press release

EIB Group President Highlights Strengthened Partnership with Bulgaria to Drive Growth, Jobs, and Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) EIB Group President Nadia Calviño visited Bulgaria to discuss increased financing opportunities aimed at boosting economic growth, job creation, and the country’s green transition. In partnership with Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Lyudmila Petkova, the EIB Group plans to … Read the full press release

EIF and Quotanda Collaborate to Unlock €51 Million in Student Financing Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Quotanda have partnered to improve access to student financing in Spain, Portugal, and Germany, mobilizing over €51 million through a €10.2 million capped guarantee backed by the InvestEU Skills and Education Portfolio … Read the full press release

MFB Commits €20 Million to EIF-Led Three Seas Initiative Innovation Fund to Support Central and Eastern European Businesses

(IN BRIEF) The MFB Hungarian Development Bank has pledged €20 million to the 3SI Innovation Fund, which is led by the European Investment Fund (EIF). The fund, targeting growth-stage businesses in Central and Eastern Europe, aims to raise €180 million … Read the full press release

EIB Marks 1,000 Days of War in Ukraine with €14.5 Million Support for Municipal Infrastructure in Dnipro and Mykolaiv

(IN BRIEF) In response to Ukraine’s ongoing recovery efforts, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has allocated €14.5 million in EU-backed funds to support the rehabilitation of municipal infrastructure in Dnipro and Mykolaiv. This funding will aid in the restoration of … Read the full press release

EIB Supports €1 Billion Laakso Joint Hospital Project in Helsinki with €100 Million Initial Loan

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided an initial €100 million loan for the construction of the €1 billion Laakso Joint Hospital in Helsinki, which will integrate psychiatric, neurological, geriatric, and palliative care services for 1.7 million Uusimaa … Read the full press release

EIB Global and EU Unveil €70M Initiative to Empower Armenian MSMEs and Foster Sustainable Growth

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global and the European Commission have launched a €70 million financing package to support Armenian MSMEs. The package includes €58.5 million in loans to three financial institutions—Inecobank, ArmSwissBank, and Farm Credit Armenia—and an €11 million grant to … Read the full press release

EIB Global Partners with Azerbaijan to Modernize Baku’s Metro and Boost Sustainable Urban Transport

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global and Azerbaijan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the modernization and expansion of Baku’s metro system, aiming to improve urban mobility and reduce emissions. With technical assistance from EIB Global, Azerbaijan’s Ministry of … Read the full press release

New EIBG and Solar Impulse Initiative Helps European SMEs Boost Energy Efficiency and Cut Costs

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group (EIBG), European Commission, and Solar Impulse Foundation have partnered to launch an initiative supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Europe with energy efficiency investments. By facilitating access to clean technologies through innovative … Read the full press release

EIB Group Backs Europe’s First Solar ABS with €100M Investment, Expanding Access to Affordable Clean Energy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has invested €100 million in Europe’s first public solar asset-backed securitisation (ABS) led by German green tech company Enpal. This groundbreaking transaction, valued at €240 million, enables Enpal to refinance residential solar … Read the full press release

EIB Supports De Watergroep’s €350M Initiative to Modernize and Expand Flanders’ Drinking Water Network

(IN BRIEF) Flemish water utility De Watergroep has secured a €350 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to modernize Flanders’ drinking water infrastructure. The funding supports a comprehensive 2023-2038 plan aimed at reducing water leakage, expanding the network … Read the full press release

JASPERS Expands Advisory Reach to Ukraine and Moldova, Secures Support for European Development Projects Through 2027

(IN BRIEF) JASPERS, a collaborative advisory initiative by the European Investment Bank and the European Commission, held its annual meeting in Brussels, marking nearly two decades of supporting regional development projects across Europe and beyond. Since 2005, JASPERS has facilitated … Read the full press release

Haspa Secures €100 Million EIB Loan to Drive Investments in Sustainable Projects for Small and Medium Businesses

(IN BRIEF) Haspa will receive €100 million from the European Investment Bank to finance small businesses and mid-sized companies in northern Germany, with a focus on renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. This funding will unlock up to €280 million … Read the full press release

EIF Invests €90 Million to Boost Portugal’s Tech Start-ups and Strengthen Cybersecurity

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €90 million to three venture capital funds focused on accelerating the growth of tech start-ups in Portugal’s deep tech and cybersecurity sectors. This investment, announced at the 2024 Web Summit in … Read the full press release

Multilateral Development Banks Commit to Mobilizing USD 120 Billion for Climate Action at COP29

(IN BRIEF) At COP29 in Baku, multilateral development banks (MDBs) announced a commitment to collectively mobilize significant financial support to help countries meet ambitious climate goals. By 2030, MDBs estimate they will direct USD 120 billion annually towards low- and … Read the full press release

EIB Announces €150 Million Investment for Forest Conservation and Restoration in Côte d’Ivoire

(IN BRIEF) At COP29, the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced a €150 million investment to support Côte d’Ivoire’s forest preservation, rehabilitation, and expansion efforts. This funding aligns with President Alassane Ouattara’s Abidjan Legacy programme, which targets deforestation, land restoration, and … Read the full press release

EIB Launches PLN 3.5 Billion Initiative with ORLEN to Boost Poland’s Renewable Energy Grid and Strengthen Energy Security

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a PLN 900 million loan to ORLEN Group for upgrades to Energa’s power grid, marking the first part of a PLN 3.5 billion funding initiative aimed at improving Poland’s energy infrastructure. … Read the full press release