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EIB stands ready to frontload future revenues from emissions trading and provide financing to Member States to fast-track investments that cut energy bills for households and small businesses
The Board of Directors of the European Investment Bank (EIB) approved a €3 billion financing initiative to fast-track energy efficiency upgrades for low and middle-income households and small businesses across Europe in parallel to the deployment of the new Emissions Trading System for buildings and road transport (ETS2). Under the plan designed in partnership with the European Commission, eligible investments also include sustainable transport solutions. The allocated financing may increase depending on market demand.
For a stronger Europe – EIB Group invests €13 billion in France in 2025 for climate action, security and innovation
The EIB Group delivered a very strong performance in France last year, providing €13 billion in long-term financing to private sector companies of all sizes and to public sector bodies, either directly or via intermediaries. Of this, €10.6 billion came from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and €2.4 billion from the European Investment Fund (EIF), its subsidiary specialising in support for small and medium-sized enterprises and innovation. As in 2024, France was the number one beneficiary of EIB Group financing in 2025.
Sweden: Essity secures €400 million EIB financing to advance health and hygiene innovation in Europe
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending €400 million to support Swedish health and hygiene company Essity’s research, development and innovation (RDI) activities in three European Union countries.