European Union

Eurojust Symposium Advocates for Enhanced Protection of Crime Victims Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Eurojust recently hosted a landmark symposium in collaboration with the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European…

2 weeks ago

EIB and Maib Forge €94 Million Deal to Boost Green Investments and MSMEs in Moldova

(IN BRIEF) At the EU-Moldova Private Sector Investment Conference in Chișinău, the European Investment Bank (EIB Global) sealed two agreements…

4 weeks ago

European Investment Fund Fuels Blue Economy with €20 Million Aquaculture Investment

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has announced a €20 million investment under the InvestEU program to support the…

2 months ago

Sweco Joins EU4Sevan Initiative to Assess Lake Sevan’s Water Level Impact

(IN BRIEF) Sweco, a consultancy firm, is participating in a project under the EU4Sevan program to assess the potential impact…

3 months ago

EIB and TBC Bank Partner to Boost SME Financing in Georgia

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a guarantee agreement with TBC Bank, supported by the European Union,…

3 months ago

Pioneering Green Steel Project in Sweden Attracts Significant Investment from European Banks

(IN BRIEF) H2 Green Steel, a Swedish company, has secured significant financial support from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and…

4 months ago

EU Initiative SCO2OP-TES Advances Green Energy Transition with Alfa Laval

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval is part of a 16-member consortium called SCO2OP-TES, which aims to develop advanced Power-to-Heat energy storage…

4 months ago

EIB Global Invests $30 Million in Seedstars Africa Ventures to Boost Innovation and Job Creation in Africa

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global has announced a $30 million equity investment in the Seedstars Africa Ventures I venture capital fund…

4 months ago

Eurojust Joins Forces with Belgium’s EU Presidency to Combat Drug Trafficking

(IN BRIEF) Belgium, holding the EU Council Presidency, is prioritizing efforts to combat organized drug-related crime, focusing on logistic hubs…

4 months ago

EIB Commits to Supporting Refugees, Economic Resilience, and Social Inclusion at the 2023 Global Refugee Forum

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has reiterated its dedication to addressing the needs of refugees, enhancing economic resilience…

5 months ago

EBRD Celebrates Women Entrepreneurs Making Strides

(IN BRIEF) In honor of Women's Entrepreneurship Day, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) shines a spotlight on…

6 months ago

U.S. Commits $1 Million to Eurojust’s ICPA in Support of Ukraine Aggression Prosecution

(IN BRIEF) The U.S. Department of State has pledged USD 1 million to support the International Centre for the Prosecution…

6 months ago

Leading health experts voice their support for the introduction of an EU priority review programme

(IN BRIEF) The global health NGO Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW) is calling on the European Union (EU) to establish a…

6 months ago

Improved Eurojust Regulation Empowers EU Against Terrorism

(IN BRIEF) European Union (EU) judicial authorities are strengthening their efforts to combat terrorism by enhancing information sharing with Eurojust.…

6 months ago

Rheinmetall-Led FEDERATES Consortium Gains €30 Million EU Funding to Transform European Simulation Resources

(IN BRIEF) The FEDERATES consortium, led by Rheinmetall, has secured €30 million in funding from the European Union for an…

7 months ago

Infineon Takes Lead in European Research Project to Develop Sustainable Electronics

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG has assumed the role of head and coordinator for the European research project EECONE (European…

8 months ago

EIB and UN Agencies Team Up to Drive Climate and Social Projects Worldwide

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and five United Nations (UN) institutions have signed an agreement to enhance their…

8 months ago

EBRD Backs €15 Million Urban Renewal Project in Alba Iulia, Romania

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a €15 million loan to Alba Iulia, Romania,…

9 months ago

Moroccan SME Neodenim Adopts Sustainable Clothing Production with EBRD Support

(IN BRIEF) Moroccan SME, Neodenim, supported by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), has adopted more energy-efficient and…

9 months ago

Holcim Advances Net-Zero Agenda with EU Innovation Fund Support for CCUS Projects

(IN BRIEF) Holcim, a global building materials leader, has secured three grants from the EU Innovation Fund for its breakthrough…

10 months ago

European Union’s Global Gateway Initiative Supports Sustainable Projects in South America

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced the signing of multiple loans during the European Union-Community of Latin…

10 months ago

AFME Supports UK Government’s Reforms Allowing Flexibility in Investment Research Payments

(IN BRIEF) The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) has welcomed the UK Government's Mansion House reforms, particularly the…

10 months ago

European Investment Bank Expands Presence in Mauritania through Collaboration with BMI to Support SMEs and Mid-Caps

(IN BRIEF) Banque Mauritanienne de l'Investissement (BMI) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed a memorandum of understanding to…

10 months ago

Busworld 2023: VDL Bus & Coach Leading the Way in Sustainable Mobility Solutions

(IN BRIEF) VDL Bus & Coach will participate in Busworld 2023, Europe's largest bus and coach trade fair, showcasing its…

10 months ago

EIF Provides €3 Million Loan to Patria Credit to Expand Access to Finance for Romanian Micro-Farms

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has signed a €3 million subordinated loan agreement with Patria Credit IFN to…

10 months ago

Vodafone Spain and SEMI Secure €25.5 Million Contract to Provide 5G Coverage for High-Speed Train Routes

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Spain and SEMI have been awarded a €25.5 million contract by ADIF to provide reliable 5G coverage…

10 months ago

Moldovan Railways Secures €23 Million Loan from EBRD for Key Rail Corridor Upgrade

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has granted a €23 million loan to Moldovan Railways to…

11 months ago

BNP Paribas Drives Positive Change in the EU with Impact Bonds Initiative

(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas, in collaboration with Banque des Territoires and the European Investment Fund (EIF), has launched a new…

11 months ago

EBRD and Türkiye Join Forces for Green Maritime Development and Climate Mitigation

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched a program to modernize Türkiye's maritime sector and…

11 months ago

Ukrainian Railways Secures €200 Million Loan from EBRD for Cross-Border Rail Enhancements

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has granted a €200 million loan to Ukrainian Railways (Ukrzaliznytsya…

11 months ago

Georgia’s GRC Partners with EU and EBRD to Enhance Building Materials Offering

(IN BRIEF) GRC, the leading producer of building materials in Georgia, has partnered with the European Union (EU) and the…

11 months ago

EBRD, EU, and Elec’Recyclage Inaugurate State-of-the-Art Waste Recycling Facility in Tunisia

(IN BRIEF) EBRD, EU, and Elec’Recyclage have inaugurated a new industrial waste recycling facility in Tunisia. Elec’Recyclage Tunisie received a…

11 months ago

EIB Report Calls for Reforms and Financial Support to Boost Nature-Based Solutions in Europe

(IN BRIEF) A report by the European Investment Bank (EIB) highlights the importance of nature-based solutions in building resilient societies…

11 months ago

Hajj Minister meets EU ambassadors to Saudi Arabia

Within the framework of the "Bridges" initiative, the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq Al Rabiah, met with ambassadors…

11 months ago

European Investment Bank Grants €6.7 Million to Support Ukrainian Railways Amidst War

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €6.7 million EU grant agreement with JSC Ukrainian Railways (Ukrzaliznytsia)…

11 months ago