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Trans-European Networks (TENs)

The Trans-European Networks (TENs) are large infrastructure networks of transport, energy and telecommunications underpinning the developmental and integration goals of the European Union. TENs... The EIB has decided to provide at least EUR 75bn for trans-European transport projects in the period 2004-2013. In 2011, the EIB lent EUR 9.8bn for transport TENs and major transport axes. For TENs... of special products: Public Private Partnerships (PPP) play an important role in investment in transport TENs. The Bank has built up wide experience and expertise in the field of PPP financing and has been

http://www.eib.org/projects/topics/tens/index.htm

en - 09/02/2013 - 83k

The European Investment Bank and Waterborne Transport Infrastructure

Ports and their hinterland connections are crucial for the development of an efficient, sustainable and cohesive European transport network.

http://www.eib.org/infocentre/publications/all/the-european-investment-bank-and-waterborne-transport-infrastructure.htm

en - 24/08/2012 - 25k

European Investment Bank Promoting sustainable mobility

EIB lending in the transport sector contributes to multiple European Union policy objectives, including environmental improvement, regional development, the knowledge economy, the trans-European networks, neighbourhood policy and external development. The Bank, as an EU body, focuses on activitie...

http://www.eib.org/infocentre/publications/all/european-investment-bank-promoting-sustainable-mobility.htm

en - 24/08/2012 - 28k

The European Investment Bank and Sustainable Roads and Motorways

For the foreseeable future, road transport will remain the predominant mode in most land transport markets, underpinning growth, employment and an integrated society. EIB financing of the roads sector is concentrated on three areas where its involvement is considered to add most value.

http://www.eib.org/infocentre/publications/all/the-european-investment-bank-and-sustainable-roads-and-motorways.htm

en - 24/08/2012 - 25k

The European Investment Bank and Shipping

Maritime transport is an important component of international transport chains. International seaborne trade accounts for almost 90% of global trade in terms of volume (tonnes). Maritime transport is also crucial for the European Union’s economic development, as 90% of EU international trade and ...

http://www.eib.org/infocentre/publications/all/the-european-investment-bank-and-shipping.htm

en - 24/08/2012 - 24k

The European Investment Bank and Civil Aviation

Together with air traffic management, airports constitute the infrastructure of civil aviation, and they form one of the pillars of the Single European Sky initiative.

http://www.eib.org/infocentre/publications/all/the-european-investment-bank-and-civil-aviation.htm

en - 24/08/2012 - 24k

The European Investment Bank and Urban Public Transport

The complex nature of urban mobility calls for sustainable urban transport solutions, combining different transport modes in the context of a comprehensive urban development plan. The EIB places a strong emphasis on supporting public transport in urban areas and prioritises projects according to ...

http://www.eib.org/infocentre/publications/all/the-european-investment-bank-and-urban-public-transport.htm

en - 24/08/2012 - 25k

The European Investment Bank and Railways

Rail transport is one of the most promising transport modes for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The EIB gives priority to railway projects as they contribute to the implementation of the European Union’s transport policy and play an important role in EIB climate action lending.

http://www.eib.org/infocentre/publications/all/the-european-investment-bank-and-railways.htm

en - 24/08/2012 - 24k

European Action for Growth and the TENs Investment Facility

Under the European Action for Growth initiative, the EIB committed to increasing its dedicated TENs Investment Facility (TIF) contribution, introducing a priority lending facility of EUR 75 billion for TEN-T until 2013 and a further EUR 0.5-1 billion annually for TEN-E. TEN-Telecommunications is currently dealt withwithin the context of support for the Knowledge economy . In the TEN-Transport (TEN-T) sector, the European Action for Growth identified 30 priority projects amounting to an estimated EUR 225 billion of the total investment costs. The priority projects were selected on the basis

http://www.eib.org/projects/topics/tens/european-action-for-growth/index.htm

en - 30/03/2013 - 23k

TENs, LGTT, Infrastructure

http://www.eib.org/about/structure/organisation/services/entity/opsa/div28-tensinfra.htm

en - 01/10/2011 - 192k

Supporting electromobility in Europe

Electromobility can help reduce the impact of climate change, increase the EU’s energy supply from renewable sources and improve the quality of life in urban areas by creating a healthier living environment. It also has the potential to strengthen the competitiveness of the European automotive in...

http://www.eib.org/infocentre/publications/all/the-eib-supporting-electromobility-in-europe.htm

en - 25/11/2011 - 25k

The European Investment Bank and Sustainable Transport Lending

Sustainable transport lending is an illustration of the European Investment Bank’s commitment to emissions reduction and improved energy efficiency. By promoting a shift from private to public transport and by investing in maritime transport, sustainable transport projects not only aim to improve...

http://www.eib.org/infocentre/publications/all/the-eib-and-sustainable-transport-lending.htm

en - 31/03/2011 - 30k

Evaluation of the market, business and financial aspects for the development of broadband access for FEMIP countries

The study evaluates the market, business and financial aspects for the development of Telecom broadband access for the Mediterranean Partner Countries. To do so the current status for access to Telecom broadband services among the people in the region is analysed. Based on this analysis the study...

http://www.eib.org/infocentre/publications/all/femip-study-development-of-broadband-access-for-femip-countries.htm

en - 04/07/2012 - 27k

Transport in the Mediterranean partner countries

Transport is an important sector in the Mediterranean partner countries for facilitating mobility, trade and regional integration. Today, the continued economic development of the countries in the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean relies on expanding and strengthening transport infrastructure bo...

http://www.eib.org/infocentre/publications/all/transport-in-the-mediterranean-partner-countries.htm

en - 07/11/2012 - 17k

EIB Transport Lending Policy

The EIB adopted a revised transport lending policy on 13 December 2011. The revised transport lending policy sets the guiding principles and selection criteria that will reinforce the Bank's contribution to this sector, in particular taking into account climate change concerns. The transport lend...

http://www.eib.org/infocentre/publications/all/eib-transport-lending-policy.htm

en - 13/12/2011 - 24k

TENs PPP - Marseille L2 ring road

Ministry of the Environment, Sustainable Development, Transport and Housing The L2 ring road (A507) linking the A7 and A50 motorways around Marseille is a TEN-T project. Under a 30-year partnership agreement, the successful candidate is to build the L2 North section (around 4 km long) and complet...

http://www.eib.org/projects/pipeline/2010/20100427.htm

en - 08/07/2011 - 28k

bn_tens_en.pdf

Group and identification by the Essen European Council in December 1994 of priority trans-European networks, the EIB has vigorously stepped up its support for TENs : • Within the Union... of TENs within the EU totalled EUR 6.1 billion, of which EUR 5.1 billion were devoted to transport networks and EUR 1 billion to telecommunications systems. In the transport sector, financing centred... of transport and telecommunications TENs attracted EUR 1 billion. The financing in question benefited rail transport (EUR 340 million for upgrading rail lines in Bulgaria, Hungary and Poland

http://www.eib.org/attachments/general/bn_tens_en.pdf

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A63 motorway (PPP, TENs)

Ministry of the Environment, Energy, Sustainable Development and the Sea Under a 40-year concession, the successful tenderer is to upgrade to motorway standard and gradually widen to a three-lane dual carriageway the 102 km of the existing RN10-A63 between Salles (Gironde) and Saint-Geours-de-Mar...

http://www.eib.org/projects/pipeline/2009/20090370.htm

en - 27/07/2009 - 32k

bn_tens_fr.pdf

CONFERENCE DE PRESSE ANNUELLE 2002 Note d’information N°5 Luxembourg, février 2002 1/2 Financer les réseaux trans-européens CADRE D’ACTION DE LA BEI ET MOYENS MIS EN OEUVRE Des réseaux de communication et de transfert d’énergie performants constituent un élément essentiel de l’intég...

http://www.eib.org/attachments/general/bn_tens_fr.pdf

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EIB financing of the Trans-European Networks

The need to provide freedom of movement of goods, persons, energy and information underpins the fundamental developmental and integration aims of the European Union (EU). At the heart of European policy, the expansion of the Trans-European Transport and Energy Networks (TENs) remains a key objective for the European Investment Bank (EIB), alongside other lending priorities, such as reinforcing economic and social cohesion in the EU, supporting EU energy objectives, forging links with EU partner countries and protecting the environment.

http://www.eib.org/infocentre/publications/all/eib-financing-of-the-trans-european-networks.htm

en - 10/03/2009 - 64k

The EIB's role in promoting long-term growth through investment in TENs and major R&D projects

The following paper highlights the main areas where the EIB could make a significant contribution to boosting European long-term growth and investment in TENs and the R&D activities. Read the briefing note Read the paper

http://www.eib.org/infocentre/press/news/all/eib-contribution-to-ecofin.htm

en - 15/07/2003 - 17k

FEMIP calls for the extension of the Trans-European Networks (TENs) and the reinforcement of public private partnerships (PPPs) in water and transport in the Mediterranean

of the TENs to the Mediterranean partner countries, which are now, more than ever, Europe's new neighbours. I believe the financing of an expanded transport network, designed to strengthen economic, social

http://www.eib.org/projects/press/2004/2004-100-femip-calls-for-the-extension-of-the-tens-and-the-reinforcement-of-ppps.htm

en - 25/10/2004 - 57k

Financing of TEN Projects

In addition to the dedicated TENs Investment Facility (TIF), the EIB utilises a number of products to finance TEN projects: A Structured Finance Facility whereby the EIB can assume a greater degree of credit risk in the financing of projects. A Loan Guarantee Instrument for Trans-European Transport Network Projects (LGTT) whose purpose is to assist in the financability of TENs projects via... Partnerships (PPP) play an important role in investment in transport TENs. The Bank has built up wide experience and expertise in the field of PPP financing and has been entrusted by the European Commission

http://www.eib.org/projects/topics/tens/financing-of-ten-projects/index.htm

en - 30/03/2013 - 29k

What are the financing objectives of the EIB?

Within the EU the EIB has 6 priority objectives for its lending activity which are set out in the Bank’s business plan, the Corporate Operational Plan (COP). Cohesion and Convergence Support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) Environmental sustainability Implementation of the Innovation 2010 Initiative (i2i) Development of Trans-European Networks of transport and energy (TENs) Sustainable, competitive and secure energy The COP is a strategic document, approved by the Board of Directors, for defining medium-term policy and setting operational priorities in the light

http://www.eib.org/products/faq/what-are-the-financing-objectives-of-the-eib.htm

en - 30/03/2013 - 15k

Short URLs

/ /innovation /projects/topics/innovation/ /i2i /projects/topics/innovation/ /tens /projects/topics/tens/ /human_capital /projects/topics/human_capital/ /evaluation /projects/evaluation

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Iceland

The EIB can lend to eligible projects in Iceland under the EU Pre-Accession Programmes and under the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Facility. The EFTA mandate enables the Bank to support projects notably in the sectors of energy, environment, trans-European networks (TENs) and research, development and innovation located in the territories of the EFTA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland). In 2009, the EFTA Facility was extended for a further four-year period (2010-2013) allowing additional loans totalling EUR 800 m to be committed. Through its membership

http://www.eib.org/projects/regions/enlargement/iceland/index.htm

en - 30/03/2013 - 21k

Spain: AENA receives EUR 100 million loan to upgrade airports on Balearic Islands

forms part of the strategy to develop priority trans-European networks (TENs) on a European scale. Palma de Mallorca is an international hub and Ibiza and Menorca are EU hubs within the TENs... of the Union’s less advanced regions, financing the trans-European networks (TENs) is one of the Bank’s top priorities.

http://www.eib.org/projects/press/2010/2010-168-spain-aena-receives-eur-100-million-loan-to-upgrade-airports-on-balearic-islands.htm

en - 08/10/2010 - 46k

The Northern Dimension

as well as Motorways of the Seas and completes and supplements Trans-European Networks (TENs). EIB together with NIB, who is going to host the secretariat for NDPTL, is participating in the steering

http://www.eib.org/projects/regions/eastern-neighbours/framework/northern_dimension.htm

en - 30/03/2013 - 26k

Freeport of Riga Relocation

Freeport of Riga Authority The project consists of the development of Krievu sala port area within the Freeport of Riga boundaries to allow the relocation of bulk activities carried out in the vicinity of Riga Historic Center. TENs Protection of Environment and Sustainable Communities Convergence (EU 27) Transport The project falls under Annex I of the EU EIA Directive. It has been the subject of an EIA, which included environmental impact study and public consultation. Final EIA report was approved by the competent authority, the Environmental State Bureau, on 24 March 2009. The EIA

http://www.eib.org/projects/pipeline/2010/20100136.htm

en - 28/06/2010 - 24k

Skriveri-Krustpils Dual Track

VAS Latvijas Dzelzcels (SJSC Latvian Railways) The project entails the reinstatement of a second railway track over a length of about 52 km between Skriveri and Krustpils, Latvia. TENs Convergence (EU 27) Transport The project falls under Annex II of the EIA Directive 85/337/EEC, as amended by Directives 97/11/EC and 2003/35/EC and would be subject to screening. The screening report would be examined in detail during appraisal and any other resulting documentation. In addition the impact of the project on Natura 2000 areas including compliance with the Birds Directive (79/409/EEC

http://www.eib.org/projects/pipeline/2010/20100235.htm

en - 15/09/2010 - 22k

Added Value

advice necessary for TEN projects. In addition, the EIB offers a number of special products: Public Private Partnerships (PPP) play an important role in investment in transport TENs. The Bank has built up

http://www.eib.org/projects/topics/tens/added-value/index.htm

en - 30/03/2013 - 24k

briefing2006_tens_en.pdf

European Investment Bank Annual Press Conference 2006 Annual Press Conference 2006 Briefing Note N° 03 Luxembourg, 9 February 2006 Development of the Trans-European Networks (TENs) One of the six operational priorities of the EIB, the development of the trans-European transport and energy networks (TENs) is key to the economic and social integration of the European Union. The EIB... for transport TENs and EUR 9.1 billion for energy TENs. The European Action for Growth initiative approved by the Council in December 2003 identified a series of transport and energy axes of particular

http://www.eib.org/attachments/general/events/briefing2006_tens_en.pdf

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Social and Economic Cohesion

The European Investment Bank’s prime task is to reinforce social and economic cohesion in the EU by reducing regional imbalances. Its other lending priorities, such as the financing of innovation, development of Trans-European Networks (TENs) and protection of the environment, also help the EU’s less advanced regions.

http://www.eib.org/infocentre/publications/all/social-and-economic-cohesion.htm

en - 07/12/2005 - 114k

EU Funds Co-Financing 2007-2013 (PT)

República Portuguesa The project concerns primarily the co-financing of priority investments in Portugal under the National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF) in the period 2007-2013. The protection of environment and sustainable communities, knowledge economy, TENs, Convergence. Energy Water, sewerage, solid waste Urban infra. Health, Education Services The project, being a multi-sector, multi-scheme, operation classified as a Framework Loan/Structural Programme Loan, will have a number of effects on the environment, including a reduction in the level of pollution, environmental

http://www.eib.org/projects/pipeline/2010/20100366.htm

en - 13/07/2010 - 30k

Spain: EUR 200 million for Madrid-Alicante high-speed rail line

-Alicante link forms part of the EU’s priority trans-European transport networks (TENs) and will therefore also attract EU cohesion and structural fund financing. Combined EU funding, including the EIB loan... the EU’s economic and social integration, the free movement of people and goods, and the development of the Union’s less advanced regions, financing the trans-European networks (TENs) is one

http://www.eib.org/projects/press/2010/2010-172-spain-eur-200-million-for-madrid-alicante-high-speed-rail-line.htm

en - 14/10/2010 - 48k

briefing2004_tens_en.pdf

ANNUAL PRESS CONFERENCE 2004 Background Note N°5 Luxembourg, February 2004 TRANS-EUROPEAN NETWORKS (TENS) The EIB’s operational framework and resources deployed Efficient communications... initiatives identifying Trans-European Networks (TENs) in the Union, and more recently in the Acceding and Accession Countries, the Bank has vastly scaled up its TENs lending. As the leading... have been signed for transport TENs, EUR 6 billion for energy TENs and EUR 19 billion for telecommunications TENs. The Bank contributes real value added to these projects. It has the financial

http://www.eib.org/attachments/general/events/briefing2004_tens_en.pdf

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EIB supports key Dutch grid project to connect offshore wind farms

objectives. Development and expansion of Trans-European Networks (TENs) is one of Bank’s key objectives. TENs are trans-European energy, transport and telecommunications networks essential for social

http://www.eib.org/projects/press/2011/2011-013-eib-supports-key-dutch-grid-project-to-connect-offshore-wind-farms.htm

en - 31/01/2011 - 53k

Nomination of Mr Philippe Maystadt for a second term as President of the EIB

The Governors of the European Investment Bank have approved the nomination of Mr Philippe Maystadt for a second term as President of the Bank. This second term will focus on the implementation of the strategy approved by the Bank's Board of Governors last June, the main lines of which are an emphasis on the development of innovative products for the financing of regional development, R&D and TENs (Trans European Networks) within the European Union and the Candidate Countries and the strengthening of the Bank's development role, especially in the Mediterranean Partner Countries (FEMIP

http://www.eib.org/about/press/2005/2005-149-nomination-of-mr-philippe-maystadt-for-a-second-term-as-president-of-the-bank.htm

en - 21/12/2005 - 31k

New EU members’ infrastructure project advice (JASPERS)

. The beneficiary sectors are: trans-European transport energy and telecommunications networks (TENs); other transport, including road, rail, river, air and sea transport clean-urban and public transport

http://www.eib.org/products/jaspers/index.htm

en - 30/03/2013 - 42k

EIB Information 1-2001 (n° 107)

EIB in 2000 Philippe Maystadt: EIB puts emphasis on efficiency and flexibility EIB at the plenary session of the European Parliament EIB targets Climate Change TENs: Focus to shift from north-south to east-west New Structured Finance Facility European E-conomic Growth: The impact of new technologies EIB Group support for Europe's audiovisual industry Appointment

http://www.eib.org/infocentre/publications/all/eib-information-1-2001-n107.htm

en - 21/03/2001 - 38k

EIB Information 1-2005 (n°119)

EIB Group's activity in 2004 Innovative financing of infrastructure: the role of public-private partnerships The financing of Trans-European Networks (TENs) EIB financing for the water sector in the UK Cooperation with the IDB in the Caribbean and Latin America Economic Transition in Central and Eastern Europe New control structure at the EIB Turkish Earthquake Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Assistance (TERRA)

http://www.eib.org/infocentre/publications/all/eib-information-1-2005-n119.htm

en - 18/03/2005 - 38k

EIB Information 3-2000 (n° 106)

Regional development: at the heart of the EIB's activities EIB Forum 2000: Regional development - making efficient use of financial resources The EIB to host TENs conference "Achievements to date and the way forward" Two new Vice-Presidents: Isabel MARTÍN CASTELLÁ and Michael G. TUTTY Appointments at the EIB The EIF: Specialist venture capital arm of the EIB Group EIB financing in the Balkans "i2i" in a nutshell New EIB film EIB Prize 2001

http://www.eib.org/infocentre/publications/all/eib-information-3-2000-n106.htm

en - 29/11/2000 - 140k

Tours-Bordeaux Sud Europe Atlantique high-speed line – RFF signs Europe’s largest high-speed rail concession agreement with VINCI - Unprecedented EIB financing of EUR 1.2bn

loan – the largest ever advanced by the EIB in France – confirms the Bank’s capacity to back large-scale projects to upgrade and extend trans-European networks (TENs) via innovative, competitive

http://www.eib.org/projects/press/2011/2011-083-ligne-a-grande-vitesse-sud-europe-atlantique-tours-bordeaux-financement-sans-precedent-de-la-bei-1-2-milliards-deuros.htm

en - 16/06/2011 - 36k

Spain: EIB and Unicaja finance Málaga-Las Pedrizas motorway

, and the development of the Union’s less advanced regions, financing the trans-European networks (TENs) is one of the Bank’s top priorities.

http://www.eib.org/projects/press/2011/2011-142-espana-el-bei-y-unicaja-aportan-financiacion-para-la-autopista-malaga-las-pedrizas.htm

en - 29/09/2011 - 51k

EIB and the Lorraine Region: EUR 120m for LGV Est

is confirming its position as the leading public-sector investor in this large-scale project to upgrade and extend trans-European networks (TENs) . The LGV Est-Européenne is a key link in the 1 501

http://www.eib.org/projects/press/2012/2012-187-financement-de-la-lgv-est-un-partenariat-de-120meur-entre-la-bei-et-la-region-lorraine.htm

en - 04/12/2012 - 42k

Aeroporto di Venezia

Extension and modernisation of the Aeroporto Marco Polo in Venice to bring the airport capacity in line with expected demand and improve services to passengers. Venice is considered an EU connecting point within the context of Trans European Networks (TENs). The project will improve the accessibility of Venice by developing its transport links. Transport Project was subject to an Environmental Impact Study. In compliance with EU Directives on procurement.

http://www.eib.org/projects/pipeline/2002/20020271.htm

en - 09/08/2002 - 18k

KfW IPEX-Bank Framework Loan

KfW Group The EIB will provide a framework loan facility for the purpose of small and medium scale projects predominantly in the area of Public Private Partnerships. Financing of projects of limited size, mostly on the basis of Public Private Partnerships, in the fields of i2i activities, SME activities, health and education, environment, energy and infrastructure projects and/or related to accessing TENs. Composite infra The financial intermediary will undertake to promote compliance of the sub-projects with relevant national and EU law. Investments financed under the framework loan

http://www.eib.org/projects/pipeline/2006/20060286.htm

en - 11/07/2006 - 25k

Hypo Investment Bank Infra & SMEs

Hypo Investment Bank AG EIB Loan for SMEs. Financing of small and medium-size projects promoted by public authorities, SMEs, mid cap companies and promoters of any size for industrial investments in the field of the knowledge economy and energy (excluding TENs). Credit lines The Borrower will be required to ensure compliance of projects financed under the EIB loan for SMEs with applicable national and EU legislation. The Borrower will be required to ensure compliance of projects financed under the EIB loan for SMEs with applicable national and EU legislation.

http://www.eib.org/projects/pipeline/2009/20090688.htm

en - 11/12/2009 - 28k

list_briefing2006_en.pdf

Luxembourg, 9 February 2006 Briefing Notes 2006 1. Economic and Social Cohesion 2. Innovation 2010 Initiative (i2i) 3. Development of the Trans-European Networks (TENs) 4. The EIB’s environmental activities in 2005 5. EIB Group support for SMEs 6. Human Capital 7. FEMIP 8. ACP/Cotonou Agreement 9. Asia and Latin America (ALA) 10. EIB Capital Market Operations in 2005 11. Transparency policy, governance and relations with NGOs 12. European Investment Fund

http://www.eib.org/attachments/general/events/list_briefing2006_en.pdf

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eib_ecofin150703_en.pdf

Luxembourg, 11 July 2003 Memorandum to Ecofin Subject: The EIB’s role in promoting long-term growth through investment in TENs and major R&D projects 1. Introduction... sector involvement in TENs and major R&D projects” and invited the Italian Presidency to pursue this further. The original idea had been highlighted by President Prodi during the 2003 Spring European... of infrastructure endowment and research activities. Boosting European long-term growth in general and investment in the TENs and the R&D activities in particular obviously requires a sustained, appropriately

http://www.eib.org/attachments/general/events/eib_ecofin150703_en.pdf

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briefing2005_tens_en.pdf

European Investment Bank Annual Press Conference 2005 Annual Press Conference 2005 Briefing Note N°03 Luxembourg, 3 February 2005 Development of the Trans-European Networks (TENs... the development of Trans-European Networks-TENs (and access networks) as one of its five priority objectives. Since 1993, in response to the various Community initiatives identifying Trans-European Networks (TENs) in the Union and the Accession Countries, the EIB has become the leading source of bank finance for these major networks. The EIB is supporting twelve of the fourteen priority transport

http://www.eib.org/attachments/general/events/briefing2005_tens_en.pdf

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brussels_29052006_deufemia.pdf

in an enlarged EU � Implementing of the “Innovation 2010 Initiative” (i2i) � Development of Trans-European and access networks (TENs) � Environmental protection and improvement 4 Priorities 3 1st PRIORITY... venture capital for high-tech companies and guarantees for SMEs 2nd PRIORITY Innovative and knowledge-based European Economy (EUR 10.7bn) 7 Priority TENS Section financed Other TENS Transport corridors, CEC Section financed Road/Rail Electricity Gas Airport Projects of multi- regional character Inter-modal freight centre Port Air traffic management Oil/Gas platform Trans European Network (TENs) 8

http://www.eib.org/attachments/general/events/brussels_29052006_deufemia.pdf

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SAV/SITAF Opere Autostradali

SAV Contact point: Dott. M. Christillin, Direttore, 1024 Chatillon (AOSTA) - Strada Barat 13 Tel. 0166/560411 SITAF Contact point: Ing. Bernardo Magrì, Direttore, 10059 Susa (To) - Fraz. San Giuliano 2 Tel. 0122 621 615 Upgrading to new environmental and safety standards of two TENs: the A 32 highway Torino-Bardonecchia, including the Frejus Tunnel (giving access to France) and the A5 Torino-Aosta - Gran San Bernardo Tunnel (giving access to Switzerland). Improve driving and safety conditions on two TENs connecting Italy’s North-West, the country’s largest industrialized area, to France

http://www.eib.org/projects/pipeline/2004/20040539.htm

en - 10/02/2005 - 12k

TEN Knoten St. Poelten

. The project, part of TEN Priority Project No. 17 (Paris-Strasbourg-Stuttgart-Wien-Bratislava), identified in Annex III of the TENs guidelines, contributes to the objective of promoting sustainable... TENs, sustainable transport, urban renewal Transport The project is not expected to have significant environmental impact. Compliance with EU Directive 97/11/EC amending 85/337/EEC will nevertheless

http://www.eib.org/projects/pipeline/2005/20050387.htm

en - 17/02/2006 - 28k

M6 Dunaujvaros - Szekszard - PPP

Republic of Hungary, acting through the Ministry of Finance. Design, build, finance and operation (DBFO) of a new 2x2 motorway from Dunaujvaros to Szekszard (66 km) on the M6 corridor (TENs V/c). The project is part of the TEN network V/c and thus part of the high capacity cross-border link to a likely Member State in the near future (Croatia) and further to Bosnia & Herzegovina and the Adriatic Sea. The financing of the project would be in line with the Bank’s transport TENs policy. Transport The proposed project will be required to comply with the relevant national legal framework

http://www.eib.org/projects/pipeline/2007/20070381.htm

en - 05/02/2008 - 28k

Anton Rop is new EIB Vice-President

of the development of the trans-European transport and energy networks (TENs). He will also serve as an Alternate Governor of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), of which the EIB

http://www.eib.org/about/press/2010/2010-132-anton-rop-is-new-eib-vice-president.htm

en - 30/07/2010 - 42k

EIB contribution to EU’s Growth Initiative – ECOFIN 7 October 2003, Luxembourg

The scope for the EIB's contribution to European Union's new Growth Initiative is outlined in a report prepared by the Bank for the Economic and Financial Council (ECOFIN) meeting in Luxembourg on 7 October 2003. The report is a follow up and development of the Bank's initial proposals for the ECOFIN of 15 July 2003. The report summarises the Bank's main findings, and outlines additional measures and potential for reinforcing support for TENs, and for European Research Development and Innovation (RDI). The Growth Initiative: further report to ECOFIN - Cover note Annex 1 - PPP Infrastructure

http://www.eib.org/infocentre/press/news/all/eib-contribution-to-eus-growth-initiative-ecofin-7-october-2003-luxembourg.htm

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Spain: EIB loan for port of Cadiz

and social integration, the free movement of people and goods, and the development of the Union’s less advanced regions, financing the trans-European networks (TENs) is one of the Bank’s top priorities.

http://www.eib.org/projects/press/2011/2011-136-spain-eib-loan-for-port-of-cadiz.htm

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Interbiak – Autopistas de Vizcaya

Territorio Historico de Vizcaya Upgrade of highway infrastructure in the Province of Vizcaya. The project is the first phase of the “Bizkaia Accessibility Plan 2003”, which comprises several new road schemes in the Province of Vizcaya, including improvements to the E5-E70-E-80-A8 motorway and construction of a new by-pass for Bilbao. The aim is alleviate growing congestion, with economic, safety and environmental gains. All schemes are classified as TEN roads or access to TENs. Transport The project falls under annex I of Directive 97/11/EC and the environmental authority has carried out

http://www.eib.org/projects/pipeline/2003/20030017.htm

en - 11/04/2005 - 26k

M50 Motorway

The National Roads Authority (NRA), a statutory body established under the Roads Act 1993 Design, construction, operation, maintenance and financing of the upgrade of approximately 24 km of the existing two lane M50 carriageway to three-lane standard in the west of Dublin in Ireland. The project is a part of the priority TENs road network, enabling traffic to bypass Dublin centre. Transport The project falls under Annex I of the EU Directive 97/11/EC on environmental impact assessment and has been the subject of an EIA, including public consultation. The project is expected to be procured

http://www.eib.org/projects/pipeline/2005/20050315.htm

en - 05/10/2005 - 26k

ÖBB Priority TEN Westbahn

ÖBB-Infrastruktur Bau AG The project relates to the construction of two additional tracks on the Priority TEN mainline railway between Vienna and St. Pölten (Westbahn). The total length of this four-track railway line section is 44km, including the 13km Wienerwaldtunnel and additional 6 shorter tunnels. The project will add capacity, operational flexibility and thus reliability, allow faster train operation and improve comfort. Priority TENs, sustainable transport Transport The project would fall under Annex I of EU Directive 97/11/CE. Compliance with the respective requirements

http://www.eib.org/projects/pipeline/2006/20060516.htm

en - 19/03/2007 - 27k

OERESUND LINK (TENS) (DK & SE) PPP

Purchase of rolling stock and locomotives for Copenhagen's suburban lines and line across Øresund

http://www.eib.org/projects/loans/1994/19941182.htm

en - 25/02/1998 - 21k

OERESUND LINK 2 (TENS) PPP

Construction of Öresund rail-road fixed link between Copenhagen (Denmark) and Malmö (Sweden)

http://www.eib.org/projects/loans/1996/19961158.htm

en - 31/01/2001 - 25k

CROSS-BORDER/TENS CORRIDORS ROAD PROJ.

lmplementation of priority road schemes along cross-border TEN corridor

http://www.eib.org/projects/loans/1997/19972108.htm

en - 12/02/1998 - 16k

OERESUND LINK (TENS) (DK & SE) PPP

Achat de matériel roulant et de locomotives de traction pour mise en service de lignes suburbaines de Copenhague et sur la ligne franchissant l'Øresund

http://www.eib.org/projects/loans/1994/19941182.htm

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OERESUND LINK 2 (TENS) PPP

Construction d'une liaison fixe ferroviaire et routière à travers l'Øresund entre Copenhague (Danemark) et Malmö (Suède)

http://www.eib.org/projects/loans/1996/19961158.htm

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CROSS-BORDER/TENS CORRIDORS ROAD PROJ.

Réalisation d'investissements routiers prioritaires le long d'un couloir RTE transfrontalier

http://www.eib.org/projects/loans/1997/19972108.htm

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The EIB is organising a conference on "Development of Trans-European Transport Networks: achievements to date and the way forward"

a conference on Trans-European Networks (TENs). The conference will be held in Strasbourg on 14 February 2001. The European Commission and the EU Member States are studying new transport priorities... European Council in 1994, the Bank has stepped up its operations to establish trans-European networks (TENs) for transport, energy and telecommunications and to extend them to regions bordering on the EU, particularly the candidate countries. Hence, the EIB has since 1993 approved loans totalling EUR 65 billion for TENs projects costed at some EUR 206 billion in all.In this context, the Bank has

http://www.eib.org/about/press/2000/2000-105-conference-on-trans-european-transport-networks-achievements-to-date-and-the-way-forward.htm

en - 13/11/2000 - 23k

EIB supports European Commission's Transport White Paper

and enlargement, while taking into account environmental constraints. The White Paper reinforces the conclusions of the EIB's own conference on Trans-European Networks (TENs), held in Strasbourg... costly transport infrastructure has been declining in recent years, and only 20% of the TENs network, approved in 1996, has so far been built. Despite this decline, the EIB has continued to maintain a high level of investment in the sector, committing some EUR 73 billion over the past five years for transport projects. This includes financing packages for 11 out of the 14 priority TENs projects

http://www.eib.org/about/press/2001/2001-083-support-for-the-european-commissions-transport-white-paper.htm

en - 27/09/2001 - 22k

Kick-start for investment in network and knowledge across the EU

at the latest. The overall level of investment cost from now up to 2010 amounts to some EUR 38 billion in key cross-border sections of the TENs-transport network, EUR 10 billion in key TEN-energy... able to start within the next three years), (2) the cross-border dimension, (3) their impact on growth and innovation, and (4) their positive environmental effects. EIB can finance TENs projects up... , and more recently in the Accession Countries, the Bank has scaled up its TENs lending and approved an increase in its financing. Over the last six years it has lent EUR 45 billion for such investments

http://www.eib.org/infocentre/press/news/all/kick-start-for-investment-in-network-and-knowledge-across-the-eu.htm

en - 13/11/2003 - 26k

EIB support for environmental-friendly energy production in Greece

-European Network projects (TENs) approved by the Essen European Council. The European Investment Bank was set up by the Treaty of Rome in 1958 to provide long-term loans for capital investment furthering... billion) in Greece. EIB remains the largest single financier of TENs, having lent some ECU 33 billion for this purpose since 1993 for capital investment representing over ECU 120 billion. Examples of EIB TENs financing covers a whole variety of projects ranging from TGV systems in Northern Europe and Italy, to the Øresund link between Denmark and Sweden, and gas pipelines in Greece and between

http://www.eib.org/projects/press/1997/1997-100-ecu-135-mio-for-the-lavrion-power-plant.htm

en - 05/11/1997 - 23k

France : EIB lends EUR 50 million towards construction of Millau Viaduct

funded by the EIB (Prado-Carenage Tunnel in Marseilles, Interior Norte motorway in Portugal). The EIB has vigorously stepped up its support for Trans-European Networks (TENs) since these were identified by the December 1994 Essen European Council, together with their extension towards regions bordering on the EU. Since 1993, the EIB has advanced EUR 59.2 billion for TENs, of which EUR 37 billion for transport TENs. As the leading source of bank finance for large-scale networks in Europe, the EIB is able to mobilise very substantial volumes of funds on terms tailored to the size of these projects

http://www.eib.org/projects/press/2002/2002-104-eur-50-mio-towards-construction-of-millau-viaduct-in-france.htm

en - 13/11/2002 - 34k

France: EIB lends EUR 200 million to SNCF for high-speed rolling stock

the EIB's commitment to supporting Trans-European Transport Networks (TENs), especially railways. It is in line with the proactive policy adopted by the EU in its bid to redress the balance between rail... , Sweden, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Greece and Portugal as well as in ten or so Central and Eastern European countries. The EIB vastly scaled up its TENs lending after the Essen European Council... Countries of Central and Eastern Europe. Since 1993, the EIB has advanced loans totalling EUR 59.2 billion for TENs, of which EUR 37 billion for transport networks (including EUR 11.5 billion for rail

http://www.eib.org/projects/press/2002/2002-094-eur-200-mio-to-sncf-for-high-speed-rolling-stock-france.htm

en - 24/10/2002 - 34k

briefing2008_03_tens_en.pdf

and trans-European transport networks (TENs) Policy context EIB transport lending policy Mobility of economic factors, such as people and goods, is one of the basic precepts of the common... transport projects EIB transport lending policy is based on a number of EU policies, such as the cohesion policy, the development of the trans-European transport networks (TENs; see below), sustainable... of the most efficient, economic and sustainable ways, across all modes, controlling the negative environmental impacts. The EIB remains committed to participating in the financing of TENs

http://www.eib.org/attachments/general/events/briefing2008_03_tens_en.pdf

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Presidency of EIB - ECOFIN gives green light to renewal of Philippe Maystadt’s term of office

On Tuesday, the ECOFIN Council proposed renewing former Belgian Finance Minister Philippe Maystadt's term of office. His presidency began in January 2000 and was due to end at the close of 2005. As a public bank at the service of the European Union, the EIB's task is to foster European integration by financing (to the tune of EUR 43.2 billion in 2004) investment promoting: economic and social cohesion in the enlarged European Union; development of a knowledge and innovation-based European economy (innovation 2010 initiative); construction of trans-European networks (TENs); protection

http://www.eib.org/about/press/2005/2005-127-presidency-of-european-investment-bank.htm

en - 06/12/2005 - 23k

Activity Report 2004

The Activity and Corporate Responsibility Report presenting the EIB Group's activity over the past year and future prospects. Contents: EIB Group: key data EIB Group: summarised balance sheet Message from the President Enlargement, operational background and overview 2004 The Corporate Operational Plan 2005-2007 EIB Group activity in 2004 Balanced development throughout the European Union The Innovation 2010 Initiative Protecting the environment and improving the quality of life TENS– Networking Europe EIB Group support for SMEs Human capital FEMIP: reinforcing cooperation

http://www.eib.org/infocentre/publications/all/activity-report-2004.htm

en - 07/06/2005 - 41k

Activity Report 2005

The Activity Report presenting the EIB Group's activity over the past year and future prospects. Contents: EIB Group: key data EIB Group: summarised balance sheet Message from the President The European Investment Bank Group in 2005 The Corporate Operational Plan for 2006-2008 EIB Group Activity in 2005 Balanced development throughout the European Union The Innovation 2010 Initiative Protecting the environment Development of Trans-European Networks (TENs) SME support becomes a core objective in 2005 FEMIP: supporting the Mediterranean Partner Countries Cooperation with other

http://www.eib.org/infocentre/publications/all/activity-report-2005.htm

en - 07/06/2006 - 41k

Activity Report 2006

The Activity Report presenting the EIB Group's activity over the past year and future prospects. Contents: EIB Group: key data EIB Group: summarised balance sheet Message from the President The Corporate Operational Plan for the period 2007-2009 EIB Group Activity in 2006 Balanced development throughout the European Union Support for innovation Environmental sustainability TENs: transport networks for Europe Support for small and medium-sized enterprises Sustainable, competitive and secure energy Preparing enlargement of the European Union Neighbours to the South and East

http://www.eib.org/infocentre/publications/all/activity-report-2006.htm

en - 05/06/2007 - 44k

Activity Report 2007

The Activity and Corporate Responsibility Report presenting the EIB Group's activity over the past year and future prospects. Contents: EIB Group: key statutory figures EIB Group: summarised consolidated balance sheet Message from the President The Corporate Operational Plan for 2008-2010 EIB Group Activity in 2007 Balanced development throughout the Union Support for innovation Environmental sustainability TENs: transport networks for Europe Support for small and medium-sized enterprises Sustainable, competitive and secure energy Candidate and potential Candidate Countries

http://www.eib.org/infocentre/publications/all/activity-report-2007.htm

en - 03/06/2008 - 44k

Activity Report 2008

The Activity and Corporate Responsibility Report presenting the EIB Group's activity over the past year and future prospects. Contents: EIB Group: key statutory figures Message from the President The Corporate Operational Plan for 2009-2011 EIB Group Activity in 2008 Balanced development throughout the European Union Preparing for the knowledge economy Environmental sustainability TENs: transport networks for Europe Support for small and medium-sized enterprises Sustainable, competitive and secure energy for Europe The Bank’s mandates outside the European Union EIB borrowing

http://www.eib.org/infocentre/publications/all/activity-report-2008.htm

en - 09/06/2009 - 44k

AVE Madrid-Barcelona-Figueres

G I F (Gestor de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias) Construction of an 855 Km (including by-passes and other links) high-speed rail line. The project is a key component of the Madrid-Barcelona-Perpignan-Montepellier TGV Sud, one of the priority TENs identified by the Essen European Council. It will also connect Spain's two largest cities and economic centres through a high-speed transport system adapted to high levels of demand along one of the more congested routes in Europe. Infrastructure, rail. Transport The promoter is required to respect the regulations imposed by European directives

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en - 17/09/2002 - 22k

A2 Strykow - Konotopa TEN

The National Road and Motorways Authority (GDDKiA) Construction of 91 km of a new 2x2 of motorway in Central Poland between Strykow in the outskirts of Lodz and Konotopa in the outskirts of Warsaw on a new alignment. The project is a part of the priority TENs road network, linking the capital of Poland with the Western border. Transport The project falls under Annex I of EIA Directive 85/337/EEC, as amended by Directives 97/11/EC and 2003/35/EC and 92/42/EEC Habitats Directive. The EIA process is acceptable and can be considered complete for the whole project. The promoter is a public

http://www.eib.org/projects/pipeline/2008/20080067.htm

en - 24/06/2008 - 28k

bn03_rte_en.pdf

1 ANNUAL PRESS CONFERENCE 2003 Background Note N°4 Luxembourg, February 2003 Trans-European Networks (TENs) The EIB’s operational framework and resources deployed Efficient... which identified priority Trans-European Networks within the Union, and more recently in the Accession Countries, the Bank has vastly scaled up its TENs lending. • In the EU and the Accession... is reflected in particular by the Bank’s participation in the High-Level Group on the Trans-European Transport Network. Activity in 2002 In 2002, TENs lending within the EU amounted to EUR 7.5

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briefing2007_00_list_en.pdf

Luxembourg, 8 February 2007 Briefing Notes 2007 1. Promoting Economic and Social Cohesion 2. Promoting Innovation 3. Promoting Trans-European transport Networks (TENs) 4. Promoting Small and Medium-sized Enterprises 5. Promoting EU’s environmental policy 6. Promoting Sustainable, Competitive and Secure Energy 7. Global External mandates overview for 2007-2013 8. Preparing enlargement of the European Union 9. Converging with Neighbours of European Union 10. Supporting Partner Countries in ACP and ALA 11. EIB Capital Market Operations in 2006 12. EIB committed

http://www.eib.org/attachments/general/events/briefing2007_00_list_en.pdf

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briefing2008_summary_en.pdf

Luxembourg, 28 February 2008 Briefing Notes 2008 1. Promoting convergence - economic and social cohesion 2. Promoting innovation 3. EIB transport policy and trans-European transport networks (TENs) 4. Promoting small and medium-sized enterprises 5. The SME consultation process 6. Environmental sustainability 7. EIB scales up its support for EU energy objectives 8. Reaching out to candidate and potential candidate countries 9. FEMIP, serving our neighbours to the South 10. Russia and the Eastern Neighbours 11. The ACP partner countries 12. Partner countries in Asia

http://www.eib.org/attachments/general/events/briefing2008_summary_en.pdf

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EU Council endorses European Action for Growth and reinforced FEMIP

in two broad areas: The trans-European network infrastructure (TENs) including transport, telecommunications and energy; Innovation and R&D including environmental technology. The Action... ) mobilisation of private sector capital, (iv) acceleration of the implementation of TENs and innovation and R&D projects including environment projects; (v) progress in reducing regulatory barriers; (vi

http://www.eib.org/infocentre/press/news/all/eu-council-endorses-european-action-for-growth-and-reinforced-femip.htm

en - 16/12/2003 - 29k

EIB to co-operate with European Commission for new Growth Initiative - European Council 16/17 October 2003, Brussels

findings, and outlines additional measures and potential for reinforcing support for TENs, and for European Research Development and Innovation (RDI); develop instruments aiming at leveraging private... Funds, the TENs budget line and the Sixth Framework Programme; establish a framework for a comprehensive evaluation of the Initiative after 5 years.

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en - 23/10/2003 - 24k

EU Growth Initiative: EIB’s action to focus on TEN's, Innovation and R&D, securitisation

-European networks, innovation, research and development and securitisation. Trans-European networks Enhanced support for the financing of TENs, through the establishment of an up to 50 billion EUR senior loan facility for the period 2003-2010; Range of financial instruments available to be improved to increase the private sector leverage in the financing of TENs: (a) long-term loans with extra

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en - 10/12/2003 - 25k

France: FRF 500 million loan from the EIB for Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris

networks (TENs), of which Roissy-CDG airport forms an important link within the air transport sector. Indeed, the EIB is the leading source of bank finance for TENs. Since 1993, it has made available some

http://www.eib.org/projects/press/1998/1998-058-ecu-76-mio-for-roissy-charles-de-gaulle-airport-in-paris.htm

en - 30/06/1998 - 22k

Spain: EIB provides EUR 450 million for air traffic control facilities

of the trans-European air traffic management network, one of the trans-European transport networks (TENs). The EIB is the EU’s long-term financing institution promoting European objectives. Created... (TENs) are a Community priority owing to their importance in fostering the EU’s economic and social integration, the free movement of people and goods and the development of the Union’s less advantaged

http://www.eib.org/projects/press/2009/2009-173-spain-eib-provides-eur-450-million-for-air-traffic-control-facilities.htm

en - 07/09/2009 - 45k

tens_2009_en.pdf

Bank • European Investment Bank • European Investment Bank • European Investment Bank • European Investment Bank EIB support for TENs The need to provide freedom of movement of goods, persons, energy... Networks (TENs) remains a key objective for the European Investment Bank (EIB), alongside other lending priorities, such as reinforcing economic and social cohesion in the EU, supporting EU energy... and Accession Countries. From the inception of the policy in 1993 to Decem- ber 2008, loans amounting to EUR 94.3 bil- lion for transport TENs and EUR 12.4 billion for energy TENs were signed. Bank

http://www.eib.org/attachments/thematic/tens_2009_en.pdf

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Italia: EIB to lend EUR 1bn for the A14 motorway

). This project comes under the TENs (trans-European networks) programme, which is one of the EIB’s priority activities, and will form part of the 743.4 km motorway link between Bologna and Taranto... ; research and innovation; to develop the trans-European networks (TENs); to provide assistance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); environmental protection and “sustainable communities” (urban environment); and secure, competitive and sustainable energy supplies. and The A14 is part of TENs Corridor VIII, a total of some 1 300 km of rail networks and 960 km of road networks being

http://www.eib.org/about/press/2008/2008-116-eib-to-lend-eur-1bn-for-the-a14-motorway.htm

en - 24/11/2008 - 47k

EIB support for the new Elefsis-Stavros-Spata and Imittos peripheral motorway

main road axis supported jointly by the Community Support Framework II (CSF II) and the EIB. The PATHE axis is a key project included in the priority list of Trans-European Network projects (TENs... million ECUs (GRD 224 billion) in Greece. EIB remains the largest single financier of TENs, having lent some ECU 33 billion for this purpose since 1993 for capital investment representing over ECU 120 billion. Examples of EIB TENs financing covers a whole variety of projects ranging from TGV systems in Northern Europe and Italy, to the Øresund link between Denmark and Sweden, and gas pipelines

http://www.eib.org/projects/press/1997/1997-129-ecu-708-mio-for-the-new-athens-peripheral-motorway.htm

en - 18/12/1997 - 26k

EIB financing for the Maghreb-Europe gasline

billion being invested in TEN-projects or sections currently under construction.The Member States committed themselves to bring forward major investment in trans-European networks (TENs) at the Essen European Council in December 1994, adopting lists of priority TENs. The Council gave special emphasis to encouraging the private sector to help in the financing, construction and running of the TENs

http://www.eib.org/projects/press/1997/1997-018-ecu-1-1-billion-for-the-maghreb-europe-gasline.htm

en - 25/03/1997 - 27k

France: EIB lends EUR 200 million to SNCF to purchase high-speed rolling stock

(TENs), especially railways. It is in line with the proactive policy adopted by the EU in its bid to enhance the attractiveness of rail transport as an alternative to roads, thus helping to reduce road accidents and environmental pollution, and reconcile ever-increasing growth in travel demand with the constraints of sustainable development. The EIB vastly scaled up its TENs lending after the Essen... 1993, the EIB has advanced loans totalling EUR 87 billion for TENs, of which EUR 61 billion for transport networks (including EUR 16.7 billion for rail links). The EIB's contribution to financing

http://www.eib.org/projects/press/2004/2004-092-200-mio-deur-a-la-sncf-pour-lachat-de-materiel-ferroviaire-a-grande-vitesse.htm

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France: EUR 190 million to complete the A28 European motorway

in Europe. Building the TENs (Trans-European Transport Networks) and their access networks is, moreover, one of the Bank's priorities. The goal is to promote the economic and social integration of the Union by facilitating the free movement of people, goods and information and opening up the less favoured regions. Between 1993 and 2005, the EIB lent EUR 63 billion in support of transport TENs - chiefly rail, road and motorway infrastructure but also port and airport projects - to underpin the construction of the TENs and their access networks.

http://www.eib.org/projects/press/2005/2005-095-190-millions-d-euros-de-la-bei-pour-le-bouclage-de-l-autoroute-europeenne-a28.htm

en - 17/10/2005 - 36k

ecofin0710_2.pdf

of the ECOFIN meeting of 15 July on “The EIB’s role in promoting long-term growth through investment in TENs and major R&D projects” (cf. Doc. ECOFIN 210, Nr. 11399/03). ECOFIN mandated the Economic... the next couple of months. In sum, the report confirms the availability and readiness of EIB to support the financing of projects in the TENs and Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) areas... summarising the main findings and developing some horizontal considerations • An attachment on the EIB’s potential for reinforcing support to TENs • An attachment on the EIB Group’s support to RDI 4

http://www.eib.org/attachments/general/events/ecofin0710_2.pdf

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EIB'S Amsterdam growth and jobs action programme

-European Networks (TENs) and other large infrastructure investment, by developing aspects of the EIB's TENs Special Window, including extra-long grace periods and maturities, special tailor-made financing packages, earlier involvement in project preparation, and strengthening support for public-private partnership initiatives. The EIB is already a major financier of TENs investment - ECU 6 to 7 billion p.a. over the last three years. As a start, the Bank is currently examining the possibility of accelerating and increasing the financing of TENs investment in Belgium, Germany and Italy

http://www.eib.org/about/press/1997/1997-068-mondorf-ecofin-meeting-eibs-programme-for-growth-and-jobs.htm

en - 13/09/1997 - 29k

European Commission and European Investment Bank Launch new Instrument to Finance European Transport Network

). This new instrument will facilitate greater participation of the private sector in the financing of transport infrastructure of European significance, especially for investments in TENs projects where... initiative, will partially cover this risk and thereby significantly improve the financial viability of TENs investments. The capital contribution of €1 billion (€500 million each from the Commission... that should facilitate and accelerate private sector investment in TENs. It is in addition to the TENs Budgetary Resources from the Commission and existing loans from EIB. It is also a demonstration of very

http://www.eib.org/about/press/2008/2008-005-european-commission-and-european-investment-bank-launch-new-instrument-to-finance-european-transport-network.htm

en - 11/01/2008 - 88k

Annual Press Conference Brussels, 7 February 2002

-Based Economy 2. Human Capital (Education and Health) 3. EIB Group and SMEs 4. Environment 5. Trans-European Networks (TENs) 6. Central European Accession Countries 7. Mediterranean Partner

http://www.eib.org/infocentre/press/news/all/annual-press-conference-2002.htm

en - 10/01/2002 - 16k