Italy

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Iren Group have signed a new €225 million finance contract to support the company’s investment plan for 2025-2028. Signed today in Milan by EIB Vice-President Gelsomina Vigliotti and Iren Executive President Luca Dal Fabbro, the operation aims to back a range of measures designed to promote the circular economy and energy efficiency by strengthening waste collection systems and implementing steps to reduce buildings’ energy consumption.

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.

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.