50 years promoting European objectives - A solid partner of Greece for 45 years

In 2008, the European Investment Bank (EIB) celebrates 50 years of serving the cause of European integration. In Greece the first EIB loan dates back 45 years ago for the financing of the Corinth - Patras section of the Greek National Road. Since then, the Bank has extended a cumulative total of over EUR 19 billion in loans to private and public projects in Greece.
At the age of 50, the EIB is showing undiminished vitality and a clear relevance to the EU’s strategic priorities. At this turning point, the Bank endeavours to adjust its activities to the current model of economic growth for Greece. Our aim is to establish solid collaboration with commercial banks in Greece and South-East Europe, optimise EIB financing of the public and private sectors, maintain energy security and renewable energy as a high priority and become a substantial financier of innovative activity.