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EIB commits €3 billion to Airbus to boost Europe’s industrial base and technological edge in aerospace innovation
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Airbus have signed a first €1 billion loan to support the European aerospace champion’s ambitious research, development and innovation programme aimed at advancing its technological edge in commercial and defence aviation. The agreement comes under an unprecedented €3 billion envelope tailored to underpin enterprising innovation. It will contribute directly to strengthening Europe’s tech leadership and manufacturing excellence, the building blocks of economic security.
France: Exosens secures €140 million in EIB financing to foster innovation in Europe’s defense and security industry
Exosens, a high-tech company specializing in mission- and performance-critical amplification, detection, and imaging technologies, has secured a €140 million financing facility with the European Investment Bank (“EIB”). The facility will support the Group’s research, development, and innovation activities, as well as selected industrial investments serving European defense, surveillance, and industrial end markets, which benefit from strong structural growth drivers.
Germany: Over one billion euros for Hamburg’s future - EIB finances Hamburg’s energy and transport transition
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing strategic financing to two of Hamburg’s municipal companies to support the expansion of the city’s infrastructure.Hamburg Energienetze GmbH (HNE) will receive EUR 1 billion to back comprehensive modernisation of the city’s electricity distribution grid, while vhh.mobility (Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein GmbH) will obtain EUR 125 million to purchase 188 new electric buses and expand its operating infrastructure.Hamburg Energienetze GmbH (HNE) will receive EUR 1 billion to back comprehensive modernisation of the city’s electricity distribution grid, while vhh.mobility (Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein GmbH) will obtain EUR 125 million to purchase 188 new electric buses and expand its operating infrastructure.