Tag Archives: global partnerships

EU Shareholders Greenlight Record €100 Billion EIB Financing Ceiling to Power Defence, Energy, and Tech

(IN BRIEF) EU Finance Ministers, acting as shareholders of the EIB Group, have endorsed a record €100 billion 2025 financing ceiling, boosting defence lending to 3.5 percent of the total and dedicating over €11 billion to grid and storage investments. … Read the full press release

University of Southampton rises into global top 200 in THE Impact Rankings with strong SDG 17 showing

(IN BRIEF) The University of Southampton has achieved a top-200 overall ranking in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025 out of 2,318 universities assessed against the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with standout performances in Partnerships for the Goals (42nd … Read the full press release

EIB and EIF Unveil €3.6 Billion Financing Package to Boost Clean Transport, Energy, and Automotive Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have approved new financing initiatives aimed at bolstering clean transport, energy, and innovation projects, as well as enhancing water and sanitation infrastructure in Africa with a total … Read the full press release

EIB Group Forum: President Calviño Unveils Bold Security and Innovation Investment Strategy

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group Forum in Luxembourg gathered senior policymakers, business leaders, academics, and civil society representatives to discuss strategies for ensuring Europe’s prosperity, security, and global cooperation. President Nadia Calviño highlighted that every euro invested by the EIB … Read the full press release

DAAD Unveils Strategy 2030 to Navigate Geopolitical Shifts and Strengthen Germany’s Role in Global Academia

(IN BRIEF) The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has launched its Strategy 2030 to address significant geopolitical changes and strengthen Germany’s position as a leader in global academia. The strategy focuses on four key priorities: enhancing Germany’s role in science, … Read the full press release