On 1 February 2008, the EIB published the latest draft of the "EIB Anti-Fraud Policy and Procedures" for information on its website, together with a draft "Public Consultation Report". The EIB Board of Directors reviewed the Anti-Fraud Policy and Procedures and consultation report on 13 February 2008. Pursuant to the discussion, the policy has been amended and the EIB Board of Directors will be asked to approve the revised Policy on 8 April 2008.
EIB Group opens country office in Belgium to support strategic investments in Belgian economy
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has opened a country office in Belgium, dedicated to sustaining strategic financing and sustainable growth in the country as a boost to the potential of the vibrant, dynamic and highly innovative Belgian business environment. The new office will be hosted in the Group’s Permanent EU Representation in Brussels and led by Torsten Brand, a dual Belgian-German national who has worked at the EIB for the past decade. The step by the Luxembourg-based EIB Group, which also includes the European Investment Fund (EIF), underscores its commitment to supporting the Belgian economy and deepening engagement with local businesses and the public sector.