The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed a landmark financing deal with the Belgian Region of Flanders, to support the new construction and renovation of thousands of social housing units, improving the availability and lowering energy bills for tenants. The signature of a €700 million agreement With Ministers Weyts (Finance) and Bonte (Housing) in Brussels today, is the first tranche of a total financing package of €1.7 billion approved by the EIB’s board, marking the largest ever EIB operation in Belgium.