In an interview with Deutschland Radio Kultur, EIB Group President Werner Hoyer talks about the Bank’s role in helping to redress the investment crisis which risks leaving Europe at a competitive disadvantage compared to other world regions. In addition to discussing the potential of the Investment Plan for Europe to encourage economic growth and job prospects within Europe, the EIB President touched on the Bank’s important role outside of the Union. In the context of the current wave of global migration, President Hoyer underscores his vision for a dedicated and ambitious approach to development policy, changing the orientation away from global social policy towards a strategic approach that envisages potential for employment prospects and increased productivity globally.
Listen to the whole interview online here.Belgium: School roof solar panels — initial results of an ambitious programme from SeGEC together with the EIB, ELENA and Belfius Banque
In late September 2022, Secrétariat général de l’enseignement catholique (SeGEC), Belfius Banque, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the DUSS consultancy launched a major project to equip private schools with solar panels. A year and a half later, all of the partners together with Reno.energy — the company that won the installation call for tenders in 2023 — have stated that the project has so far been a success.