What is the EIB Group?

This leaflet is intended for a very wide audience. It explains clearly the role of the EIB Group by addressing 14 main questions and gives the key figures:

• What is the EIB Group?
• Why was the EIB set up?
• What types of project does the EIB finance?
• What is the purpose of the EIF?
• Who does the EIB Group belong to?
• What are the advantages of EIB financing?
• Who can obtain loans from the EIB?
• In what countries is the EIB active?
• What is the procedure for applying for a loan?
• How does the EIB fund its lending?
• What currencies does the EIB work with?
• How does the EIB differ from a commercial bank?
• How can a member of the public get a job with the EIB Group?
• What are the professional qualifications of EIB employees?
• The EIB Group in 2007