Fake press release

The EIB is aware that a fake press release on its energy policy has been issued today by a so-called Philippe Wallace who is neither an employee of the EIB nor is he working under the authority of the EIB. The content of the release is incorrect and unauthorised and the Bank will consider legal action against this misuse of the Bank’s identity.

31 October 2025

EIB invests €20 million in Amethis Europe Expansion Fund to support European SMEs growing in Africa

The European Investment Bank (EIB) signed a €20 million investment in the Amethis Europe Expansion Fund, a new private equity vehicle designed to support European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) expanding their business in Africa, as well as in Europe and the Middle East. The initiative aims to strengthen economic ties between Europe and Africa, foster private sector development and promote sustainable and inclusive growth.

31 October 2025

Bio-based industries are Europe’s assets says EIB report

A new study published today by the European Investment Bank (EIB) shows that scaling up bio-based industries can strengthen EU’s strategic autonomy as well as competitiveness, foster innovation and create growth and jobs, particularly in rural and coastal regions.

31 October 2025

EIB Group and Santander support small businesses with €1 billion to invest in competitiveness and green transition, boost the role of women and promote construction of sustainable buildings

The EIB Group – made up of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) – has signed a new €569.5 million securitisation operation with Santander. This securitisation operation will enable Santander to direct around €1.08 billion to financing the green transition and the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps in Spain. €200 million of the total will go to financing the construction of near-zero emission buildings by SMEs and mid-caps in the real estate sector. €70 million will also go towards supporting companies whose shareholders or management teams are mostly women.

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