Germany

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has appointed Christine Garburg as the new EIB Group Head of Office in Germany and Markus Schillo as the new European Investment Fund (EIF) Senior Regional Representative in Berlin.

“With a loan volume of €380 million, we will be able to provide additional funds for investments in the capital’s electricity grid. This will enable our subsidiary, Stromnetz Berlin, together with the European Investment Bank, to secure Berlin’s long-term energy supply and prepare for the ongoing energy transition,” said Stephan Boy, managing director of BEN Berlin Energie und Netzholding GmbH, at today’s ceremonial signing of a loan agreement between BEN, as the financial and management holding company of Stromnetz Berlin GmbH, and the European Investment Bank (EIB). The signing took place at the Stromnetz Berlin substation on Alte Jakobstraße in Berlin-Mitte.

Hamburger Hochbahn AG (Hochbahn) has signed a loan agreement with the EIB to finance 41 new DT6 metro trains. The contract was signed by EIB Vice-President Nicola Beer and Hochbahn CEO Robert Henrich, attended by Hamburg transport senator Anjes Tjarks.