Giorgio Napolitano, President of the Italian Republic and Mr Werner Hoyer, President of the EIB
The President of the Italian Republic, Giorgio Napolitano, welcomed on June 2nd the President of the EIB, Werner Hoyer, and Vice President Dario Scannapieco. The meeting focused on the general economic situation both in Europe and in Italy, the role of the EIB in the recovery plan and the EIB lending activity in Italy. Since the beginning of 2014 the EIB has financed projects totalling some EUR 5 bn, especially concentrated on SMEs, and in projects aimed at tackling youth unemployment.
The European Investment Bank (EIB), alongside the European Commission (EC) and the European Stability Mechanism (ESM), hosted the seventh Capital Markets Seminar on 1 and 2 October, in a hybrid format.
In a pivotal moment for Europe’s green transition, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group convened a High Level Dialogue at its Permanent Representation in Brussels, to explore how Europe can seize opportunities and build on its strengths to make the green transition a success.
The European Investment Bank Group has released a new report entitled Debt Financing for Gender Equality in the EU – 2025 mapping study. It offers a comprehensive look at how financial institutions across the European Union are supporting women-owned businesses through debt financial and non-financial products, and where gaps remain.