This week, our Boards approved more than 7 billion euro in new financing to strengthen Europe’s technological leadership, energy security, defence capabilities and support for Ukraine.
We also announced investment for research and development and social housing, electricity grids, SMEs and micro-satellites to improve Europe’s security and defence.
The Danish presidency reached a deal to reduce red tape and streamline processes so that we can further mobilize public and private investment on the basis of the EU budget. This is great news for the EIB Group and for European competitiveness!
From supporting a dedicated investment fund in research to cure nervous system diseases such as dementia, to supporting Palestinian businesses in the West Bank, thus contributing to the two-state solution and a stable peace in the Middle East region, the EIB Group is supporting European policies and values, putting our money where our mouth is.
At the UN General Assembly in New York, we reaffirmed our commitment to climate action and win-win partnerships.
These are some of the messages the President of the European Investment Bank Group Nadia Calviño shared at the Nueva Economia Forum, in the very good exchange with Students at the Carlos III University, and also at our staff Townhall meeting.
At the EIB Group, we are proud to be European and contribute every day to a stronger Europe in a better world.
Watch President Calviño's previous One week, one minute recaps.
