Belgium

Greenhouse gas emissions are decreasing in Belgium, but the pace is still insufficient to meet the 2050 climate neutrality target. According to an analysis by the Climate Change Department of the Federal Public Service (FPS) – Public Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment published in early November, the country must increase the pace of its decarbonisation process to at least twice the current level.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €50 million loan agreement with finance&invest.brussels, the regional promotional institution of the Brussels Capital Region. This support will enable them to make up to €140 million in new financing available to local SMEs and Mid-Caps under favourable conditions. By reducing collateral requirements and improving lending terms, finance&invest.brussels helps entrepreneurs access the financing they need to grow their businesses and create jobs.

RADIANT YACU, Rwanda’s first and only dedicated Microinsurance company, has received the prestigious €100,000 European Microfinance Award 2025 (EMA2025) in recognition of its efforts in the field of inclusive insurance, the theme of this year’s competition.