In an interview with Deutschland Radio Kultur, EIB Group President Werner Hoyer talks about the Bank’s role in helping to redress the investment crisis which risks leaving Europe at a competitive disadvantage compared to other world regions. In addition to discussing the potential of the Investment Plan for Europe to encourage economic growth and job prospects within Europe, the EIB President touched on the Bank’s important role outside of the Union. In the context of the current wave of global migration, President Hoyer underscores his vision for a dedicated and ambitious approach to development policy, changing the orientation away from global social policy towards a strategic approach that envisages potential for employment prospects and increased productivity globally.
Listen to the whole interview online here.EIB Group opens country office in Belgium to support strategic investments in Belgian economy
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has opened a country office in Belgium, dedicated to sustaining strategic financing and sustainable growth in the country as a boost to the potential of the vibrant, dynamic and highly innovative Belgian business environment. The new office will be hosted in the Group’s Permanent EU Representation in Brussels and led by Torsten Brand, a dual Belgian-German national who has worked at the EIB for the past decade. The step by the Luxembourg-based EIB Group, which also includes the European Investment Fund (EIF), underscores its commitment to supporting the Belgian economy and deepening engagement with local businesses and the public sector.