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More press releases
11 February 2026
EIB signs agreement for €180 million green bond issued by FS for the purchase of new high-speed trains
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has made a private placement purchase of a €180 million green bond issued by Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane S.p.A. (FS) for the expansion and renewal of Trenitalia's high-speed rail fleet. The bond, issued under the Euro Medium Term Notes (EMTN) programme, has a floating rate and a maturity of 17 years.
29 January 2026
EIB Group in Italy in 2025: €12.31 billion to support the energy transition and competitiveness
In 2025, the EIB Group – comprising the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) – strengthened its commitment in Italy, providing €12.31 billion in financing in the country. It was a record year overall for the Group, which invested a total of €100 billion.
14 January 2026
Italy: €335 million in support of Italian companies alongside BNL BNP Paribas, focusing on southern Italy and the agrifood sector
The EIB Group, comprising the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF), and BNL BNP Paribas have signed a new agreement to mobilise €335 million for the real economy, supporting the investments and working capital needs of around 300 Italian companies. The agreement was announced by EIB Vice-President Gelsomina Vigliotti and BNL CEO and Head of the BNP Paribas Group in Italy Elena Goitini.