Tag Archives: Gelsomina Vigliotti

EIB Loans €22 Million to Malta for Affordable Housing Construction

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €22 million loan to Malita Investments plc, in collaboration with the Government of Malta, to address housing shortages in the country. This funding, along with a previous agreement, will support … Read the full press release

EIB and Banca Ifis Partner to Bolster Innovation in Italy’s SMEs with €300 Million Financing

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Banca Ifis have inked a significant agreement, marking the EIB’s maiden loan operation with an Italian bank exclusively aimed at driving innovative transitions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The deal, valued … Read the full press release

Italy’s Motorway Network Set for Green Transformation with EIB’s €1.2 Billion Investment

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has allocated a €1.2 billion loan to Autostrade per l’Italia SpA (ASPI) for the modernization of approximately 3,000 kilometers of motorways in Italy. This investment, supported by the EIB’s Climate Bank Roadmap and … Read the full press release

EIB and Terna Seal €500 Million Deal for Tyrrhenian Link Renewable Energy Project

(IN BRIEF) During the EIB Forum in Luxembourg, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Terna signed a €500 million financing contract, marking the final tranche of the €1.9 billion financing for the Tyrrhenian Link project. This submarine electricity cable, spanning … Read the full press release

Untapped Potential: Mid-Caps Vital for Europe’s Economic Transition, Says New Report

(IN BRIEF) A new report emphasizes the significant role of mid-sized enterprises, known as mid-caps (firms with 250 to 3,000 employees), in driving Europe’s economic transition. Published jointly by the European Investment Bank and the European Policy Centre, the report … Read the full press release

African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation Takes Major Strides Toward Building a Self-Reliant African Pharmaceutical Industry

(IN BRIEF) In a significant development for Africa’s pharmaceutical sector, the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation and the Rwandan Government have signed a host country agreement, paving the way for the Foundation’s operationalization. The Foundation has also forged a memorandum of … Read the full press release

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 in host and origin communities, and fostering social inclusion at the 2023 Global Refugee Forum. The EIB collaborated with partners … Read the full press release

European Investment Fund and CDP Real Asset SGR Partner to Allocate €300 Million for Social Housing in Italy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF), a part of the EIB Group, has joined forces with CDP Real Asset SGR, a subsidiary of Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, to allocate €300 million towards social housing programs in Italy. This groundbreaking … Read the full press release

€500 Million Investment to Boost Sustainable Rail Travel in Italy

(IN BRIEF) In a significant move towards promoting sustainable mobility, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €500 million to Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane S.p.A. (FS) to enhance rail services in Italy’s Campania and Lazio regions. This partnership aims to … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Commits EUR 100 Million to Aqaba Amman Desalination and Water Conveyance Project in Jordan

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced an additional EUR 100 million investment for the Aqaba Amman Desalination and Water Conveyance project in Jordan. This project aims to desalinate water from the Red Sea and transport it to … Read the full press release

EIB Global Unveils Pioneering Climate Initiatives at COP28 in Dubai

(IN BRIEF) In a significant announcement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, the European Investment Bank (EIB) revealed its pioneering approach to a just transition and just resilience on a global scale. The EIB Group introduced … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Launches Cairo Hub to Boost Cooperation in MENA Region

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has officially opened its new regional hub in Cairo, Egypt, aimed at enhancing collaboration and partnerships with public and private entities across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The hub was … Read the full press release

EIB and Malta Development Bank Join Forces to Drive Green Transition for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Malta Development Bank (MDB) have formed a partnership aimed at accelerating the green transformation of small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) and public sector entities in Malta. Under this collaboration, the EIB is … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €20 Million Loan to Xnext for Food Safety and Sustainability Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has extended a €20 million venture debt loan to Xnext, an Italian start-up specializing in X-ray inspection systems. The loan aims to bolster food safety, support innovation, and promote environmental sustainability. Xnext’s patented … Read the full press release

EU Announces €902 Million Support Package for Jordan, Focusing on Education, Water Infrastructure, and Economic Development

(IN BRIEF) The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, welcomed King Abdullah II of Jordan to Brussels and discussed recent regional developments. During the visit, the EU announced a substantial support package for Jordan worth €902 million, … Read the full press release

EIB and Intesa Sanpaolo Collaborate on €100m Loan to Promote Green Transition in Italian Public Sector

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Intesa Sanpaolo have entered into an agreement for a €100 million loan to facilitate the green transition of the public sector and publicly owned companies in Italy. This initiative marks the first … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €100 Million Loan to Intesa Sanpaolo to Boost Green Transition in Italy’s Public Sector

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed an agreement with Intesa Sanpaolo to provide a €100 million loan aimed at supporting the green transition of the public sector and publicly owned companies in Italy. This partnership marks the … Read the full press release

Sustainability at the Forefront: EIB and Crédit Agricole Italia Inject €400 Million into Business Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Crédit Agricole Italia have signed a €400 million agreement to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and agricultural companies. A significant portion of this funding, over 25%, will be directed towards environmental … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €50 Million for Bocconi University Campus Upgrades and Decarbonization

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €50 million loan agreement with Bocconi University in Milan to support the modernization and decarbonization of its campus facilities. This initial tranche of €30 million will fund the construction, renovation, … Read the full press release

EIB and Deutsche Bank Forge €600 Million Agreement to Bolster Italian SMEs and Mid-Caps

(IN BRIEF) A substantial financial boost of nearly €600 million is set to invigorate Italy, as the EIB Group, comprised of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Investment Fund (EIF), partners with Deutsche Bank. This initiative aims to support … Read the full press release