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EIB Group financing in Portugal reached €3 billion in 2025, with record investments in housing, climate action, transport and innovation
The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group), which comprises the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF), boosted its investment in Portugal in 2025, reaching €3 billion, 43% increase vs. previous year. This figure is expected to unlock approximately €12 billion in investments, corresponding to almost 4% of the country’s GDP.
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.
Portugal: EIB will finance MC with a €100 million loan to boost the sustainability of its retail stores
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €100 million loan with MC with 12-year tenor to bolster sustainability across approximately 400 retail stores in Portugal. The operation will contribute to optimise energy efficiency and reduce the overall carbon footprint of MC’s extensive retail network in the country.