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EIB Group invested €822 million in the Western Balkan countries in 2025
The European Investment Bank Group continued to play a key role in advancing the Western Balkans’ market integration, connectivity and green transition. In 2025, the EIB Group committed €822 million to support sustainable connectivity and climate action, in line with the region’s EU accession efforts. Of this amount, €664 million was provided in loans and guarantees, alongside €6.5 million in investment grants under the EIB’s Economic Resilience Initiative. In addition, €151.1 million in EU grants was signed through the Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF), reaffirming Team Europe’s central role in mobilising substantial resources to support economic growth and convergence in the region.
Serbia to enhance road connectivity with €150 million loan from EIB Global
The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) is providing a €150 million loan to finance the reconstruction and upgrade of around 540 km of local and national roads in Serbia. The project aims to enhance road safety, build resilience to climate change and safeguard the existing network, while lowering environmental impact and travel time. By upgrading Serbia’s core road network closer to EU standards, the project will enhance connectivity and accessibility nationwide, facilitating movement of passengers and freight and fostering sustainable economic growth.
Serbia: European Union commits €134 million to modernise Niš-Dimitrovgrad railway link
The European Union has committed €134 million to modernise, reconstruct and electrify the Niš-Dimitrovgrad railway section. The financing package includes a €100 million European Investment Bank (EIB Global) loan to upgrade the Sićevo-Dimitrovgrad rail line, electrify and install signalling along the entire Niš-Dimitrovgrad route. This is complemented by a €34 million EU grant for constructing a rail bypass around Niš.