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EIB at a glance

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Advisory Hub is meeting new healthcare challenges

Our advisory services are helping Europeans meet many new healthcare needs. Investing in healthcare is crucial to handle emergencies such as the coronavirus. We help the healthcare sector identify investment projects and take them to the finish line.

EFSI recovery package exceeds €500 billion target

From the financial crash of a decade ago to COVID-19, this special European fund has responded to crises with flexibility and a big package of relief.

After the coronavirus: How to invest without excessive debt

European companies’ revenue losses related to the pandemic could reach the equivalent of a quarter of the European Union’s gross domestic product. Here is how we can address this problem.

Digital innovation hubs come to the rescue of small businesses

From robotics for healthcare providers to locally produced masks, digital innovation hubs are offering many opportunities during the crisis.

A big helping hand for the poorer regions of Europe

Oradea and two other Romanian cities are helping the economy and making daily life better with new district heating systems.

Affordable housing reduces emissions by cutting commutes

When people can’t afford to live close to their jobs, they have longer commutes and their quality of life suffers. This also hurts the climate. The solution: efficient and affordable housing.

Dominican Republic helps people rebuild away from hurricanes and earthquakes

As hurricanes become more frequent and intense, the Dominican Republic is improving social services and helping people build stronger, safer housing.

A female entrepreneur breaks the mold in Tunisia

Raja Fehli wanted to stay in her region after college, so she started a company that makes rebar, the thin steel bars used in concrete. This business is usually run by men, so she had to work hard to succeed.

Development Solutions – your checklist for a better future

A new blog series on development lays out projects and ideas that are making a big difference in transport, urban development, digitalisation and other parts of society.

The European Investment Fund at a glance

EIF at a glance

Support for businesses in Georgia hurt by COVID-19 crisis

A new deal will help more than 100 businesses, particularly those hurt by the pandemic.

Financing for Polish companies struggling with the pandemic

More than 100,000 companies will get help to stay in business.

€1.4 billion to help businesses in Spain recover from crisis

Two new agreements will offer financing to all sectors of the Spanish economy.

European funds for Bavarian start-ups

This deal increases the availability of venture capital for technology companies.

Extra help for 2,000 small businesses in Sicily

A new agreement will help around 2,000 businesses get loans on better terms.

Latest publications

•    Going green: Who is investing in energy efficiency and why does this matter?

Going green: Who is investing in energy efficiency and why does this matter?

An overview of companies’ investments in energy efficiency.

•	Women entrepreneurs: How to empower growth

Women entrepreneurs: How to empower growth

Companies run by women account for only a small portion of financing deals and investment. This situation is improving, but there are still inequalities and biases.

A crowdfunding manual for managing authorities

A crowdfunding manual for managing authorities

This manual analyses the challenges and opportunities of setting up financial instruments in support of projects that seek financing through crowdfunding.

Highlights from the EIB Board Meeting, 15 July 2020

Upcoming events

EurAfrican Forum

Online – 3 to 4 September

Eurofi Financial Forum

Berlin – 9 to 11 September

Informal ECOFIN

Berlin – 11 to 12 September

Impact Summit Europe

Online – 14 to 16 September

Please note that some events may be cancelled or rescheduled

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