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EIB and Cunext Collaborate to Enhance Circular Economy with €30 Million Investment in Copper Recycling Plant

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Andalusian company Cunext have partnered on a €30 million loan to build a copper recycling plant in Córdoba, Spain, using advanced electrolysis technology. The facility will produce high-purity copper cathodes from recycled … Read the full press release

EIB and ČEZ Partner on €400 Million Loan to Enhance Czech Energy Infrastructure and Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending €400 million to Czech energy provider ČEZ to modernize and expand the country’s electricity distribution grid, enabling the integration of up to 5.5 gigawatts of renewable energy. The project, aligned with … Read the full press release

EIB and Naturgy Partner to Advance Renewable Energy with €1 Billion Loan Agreement

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Naturgy have signed the first €400 million tranche of a €1 billion loan to expand renewable energy capacity in Spain. The funding will support the creation of new solar and onshore wind … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €400 Million to Boost SMEs, Sustainability, and Economic Growth in Czech Republic and Slovakia

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €400 million in loans to Komerční banka and SG Equipment Finance Czech Republic (SGEF) to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Mid-Cap companies in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The … Read the full press release

EIB Supports University of Latvia with €25 Million Loan for Green Campus Development

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €25 million loan to the University of Latvia to support the third phase of its campus development in Riga. This phase includes constructing the “House of Health,” featuring research and … Read the full press release

EIB Partners with Caixa Geral de Depósitos to Boost Strategic Investments in Portugal

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €150 million guarantee to Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD) to enhance financing for mid-cap companies and public entities in Portugal, aiming to generate up to €420 million in new investments. … Read the full press release

EIB and InvestEU Back Nortegas with €80 Million to Boost Biomethane and Green Energy in Spain

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB), with support from the InvestEU programme, has provided €80 million in financing to Nortegas Group for the development of biomethane plants and a digital operations centre in Spain. These projects aim to produce … Read the full press release

EU and EIB Launch €160 Million Green Investment Initiative to Boost Serbian SMEs and Jobs

(IN BRIEF) The European Union, in partnership with EIB Global, Banca Intesa, and Intesa Leasing, has unveiled a €160 million financial package to support Serbian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-sized companies. This initiative will fund green projects, renewable … Read the full press release

EIB and Enel Partner on €500 Million Sustainability Loan to Strengthen Italy’s Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and E-Distribuzione, part of the Enel Group, have signed the first €250 million installment of a €500 million sustainability-linked loan aimed at modernizing and strengthening Italy’s power grid. The agreement ties financing terms … Read the full press release

EIB approves €1 billion loan for Rebuilding Ischia’s Public and Private Infrastructure 1

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed the first €150 million tranche of a €1 billion financing package to support the reconstruction of Ischia, which was heavily impacted by a 2017 earthquake and 2022 landslide. The funding will … Read the full press release

Global Development Banks Unite to Tackle Gender-Based Violence and Empower Women Worldwide

(IN BRIEF) On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, ten major development banks, including the World Bank Group and the European Investment Bank, issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to combat gender-based violence (GBV). They … Read the full press release

EIB and EIF Collaborate with Inbank and European Commission’s InvestEU to Support Green Transition in Poland

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group (EIBG), in collaboration with Inbank and the European Commission’s InvestEU, has launched its first fully green synthetic securitization in Poland. The agreement enables Inbank to provide PLN 701 million (over €160 million) in … Read the full press release

SKF Secures €430 Million EIB Loan to Advance Green Technologies in Bearings and Seals

(IN BRIEF) SKF has secured a €430 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance research, development, and innovation in bearings, seals, and lubrication systems across six European countries. The funding supports green technologies in sectors like renewable … Read the full press release

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

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 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

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