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Keeping you up to date with our recent activities in Europe and around the world.

EIB at a glance

Gap Fund offers big boost for climate projects in developing countries

Cities in developing countries often struggle to launch big infrastructure projects that are climate friendly. The City Climate Finance Gap Fund will help urban authorities in developing and emerging countries meet their climate goals.

EIB participating in UN General Assembly and Climate Week

COVID-19, the green recovery, gender equality, climate change and multilateral cooperation are key issues for the EIB at online meetings for the UN General Assembly and Climate Week. Read how the Bank is helping the world meet the Sustainable Development Goals.

First EIB Climate Chair appointed at the European University Institute

Professor Jos Delbeke, the former head of the European Commission's Directorate-General for Climate Action, will work on issues related to carbon pricing and sustainable finance.

Advisory Hub supports large-scale climate action

Watch how the European Investment Advisory Hub is helping make buildings more efficient, improving street lighting, modernising public transport and rehabilitating waste collection systems.

Swedish company Northvolt seeks major advances in electric car batteries

After building a successful factory to demonstrate its technology, Northvolt aims to keep expanding and reinforcing its role as one of the most advanced electric car battery producers.

EIB COVID-19 index tracks countries that need the most help during pandemic

Our economists have created an index that rates countries’ vulnerability to the coronavirus crisis. The index covers areas outside the European Union and highlights which regions are having the hardest time fighting the pandemic.

Learn how digital marketplaces make industries work better

Digital marketplaces such as Amazon.com or Booking.com are expanding into new industries and sectors. Europe is trying to take a stake in this growth by setting up its own digital marketplaces. Find out how these marketplaces work.

Innovation labs offer new possibilities for Serbian businesses

Three new laboratories at the University of Belgrade are helping talented young researchers push the boundaries in advanced scientific fields.

Development Solutions – your checklist for a better future

A blog series on development lays out projects and ideas that are making a big difference in transport, urban development, digitalisation and many other sectors.

Finding financial partners for rural businesses on islands of New Caledonia

If you thought running a business on a remote Pacific island is a challenge, try running a business in the rural outskirts of that island.

African countries adapt digital technology to fight the coronavirus

A report by the EIB and the United Nations shows which countries in Africa are using innovations in digital technology to fight COVID-19. Watch the video here

Extra assistance for businesses led by women in Uganda

In Uganda, women have a hard time opening bank accounts or taking out loans. The EIB is helping the Uganda Development Bank provide more financing to small business, especially those run by women.

Hydropower plant will bring electricity to thousands of people for the first time

A big hydropower plant will nearly double the amount of electricity available in Burundi, where most people have no power in their homes. The EIB, the African Development Bank, the World Bank and the European Commission are working together to make this project a success.

The European Investment Fund at a glance

EIF at a glance

European Guarantee Fund takes next steps to help companies during pandemic

The EIF will enhance its offerings in equity, debt funds and guarantee products to help intermediary financial institutions offer more assistance to businesses.

French financial institution will help small businesses get more loans

A deal with the EIF will allow SIAGI to help thousands of clients and small businesses improve their cash flows and invest in development.

€12 million loan guarantee supports small companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina

A deal with Raiffeissen will give more financing to businesses hurt by the coronavirus pandemic.

€10 million loan guarantee will help youth employment in Western Balkans

An estimated 1200 businesses will be able to take out loans to be used for vocational training, internships and other programmes that improve employment for young people.

More support for cultural arts and other creative fields

A new guarantee facility will help offer better financial terms and conditions to businesses in creative fields that are being hurt by the COVID-19 crisis.

€587 million for Portuguese small businesses

The EIB and Banco Santander Consumer Portugal are joining forces to help small and medium-sized businesses at a critical time.

New financing for small businesses that help social causes

The EIF and the European Commission are offering new measures to help social enterprises, which often employ people who have a hard time finding work.

€500 million guarantee for innovative small businesses in Austria

This guarantee will help smaller Austrian companies restart after the coronavirus crisis.

Latest publications

The EIB COVID-19 Economic Vulnerability Index - An analysis of countries outside the European Union

Which countries are most vulnerable to a virus such as COVID-19? The EIB COVID-19 Economic Vulnerability Index covers countries outside the European Union and gives us an idea of regions that need the most help.

Africa’s digital solutions to tackle COVID-19

African countries are using technology in many new ways to fight the coronavirus pandemic. This report highlights some of the best digital solutions and estimates the investments required to implement the technology on a wider scale.

EIB Complaints Mechanism Report 2019

A large proportion of complaints are about environmental and social impacts of EIB financed projects. This report describes these cases and other closed and ongoing cases. The report also covers the cases lodged with the European Ombudsman against the EIB Group.

Highlights from the EIB Board Meeting, 17 September 2020

Read the press release

Recently approved EIB projects

List of EIB projects

Upcoming events

UN General Assembly and Climate week

Online – 15 to 30 September

European Research and Innovation Days

Online – 22 to 24 September

Green Deal Plenary at the Mannheim 2020 Conference

Online – 1 October

OECD Forum on Green Finance and Investment