Bulgaria and the EIB

We co-finance EU-backed projects that drive growth, innovation, and prosperity in Bulgaria. Partnering with local banks, we provide affordable financing to small businesses, enhancing their resilience and competitiveness. We support sustainable agricultural ventures, including a new grain port terminal and a sunflower oil processing plant.

Our financial and advisory services have enabled transformative projects across key sectors such as healthcare, energy, water and the environment, fostering sustainable development nationwide.

At a glance

The EIB provides finance and expertise for sound and sustainable investment projects in Bulgaria.

Last year’s EIB Group activity in Bulgaria by priority

(In € million, last updated at previous year end)

EIB activity in Bulgaria by sector since start of operations

EIB stories in Bulgaria

Individual stories speak far louder than figures and charts. Discover how our work improves the quality of life in Bulgaria and beyond.

8 May 2025

The things we take for granted in Europe

We work behind the scenes with our partners to improve lives. These are the stories of the things we take for granted, and the many ways we make a difference across the European Union.

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7 May 2025

Europe Day 2025: Proud to be European (part 2)

Financing for post-doctoral research in Greece, sustainable transport in Bulgaria, wind power in Germany, farmers in France, satellites in Poland… The European Investment Bank Group supports projects that improve people’s lives and foster growth and prosperity across Europe.

Slovakia Italy Croatia Austria Spain Romania Ireland Germany Sweden Slovenia Lithuania Bulgaria Malta Finland Belgium Hungary Greece Denmark Luxembourg Cyprus The Netherlands Portugal Poland France Latvia Czechia Estonia European Union Global development
7 May 2025

Europe Day 2025: Proud to be European (part 1)

Affordable housing in Portugal, the first artificial energy island in the North Sea, early cancer detection in Spain, new waterways to prevent floods in Sweden… The European Investment Bank Group supports projects that improve people’s lives and foster growth and prosperity across Europe.

Slovakia Italy Croatia Austria Spain Romania Ireland Germany Sweden Slovenia Lithuania Bulgaria Malta Finland Belgium Hungary Greece Denmark Luxembourg Cyprus The Netherlands Portugal Poland France Latvia Czechia Estonia European Union Global development
8 March 2025

Closing the gender gap: why financing equality pays off

Europe needs to tap all its talent to ensure women compete on a level playing field.

Diversity and gender Management committee Nadia Calviño Slovakia Italy Croatia Austria Spain Romania Ireland Germany Sweden Slovenia Lithuania Bulgaria Malta Finland Belgium Hungary Greece Denmark Luxembourg Cyprus The Netherlands Portugal Poland France Latvia Czechia Estonia European Union Social infrastructure
7 March 2025

Security in every sector

Europe can counter geopolitical threats by sticking to its values – even as it invests in sectors unconnected to defence, experts at the EIB Forum said

Slovakia Italy Croatia Austria Spain Romania Ireland Germany Sweden Slovenia Lithuania Bulgaria Malta Finland Belgium Hungary Greece Denmark Luxembourg Cyprus Portugal Poland France Latvia Czechia Estonia European Union Security and defence Climate and environment Affordable and sustainable housing
5 December 2024

President Calviño completes tour of 27 EU capitals

Over the past 12 months the president of the European Investment Bank Group, Nadia Calviño has travelled across the European Union, from Stockholm to Nicosia, Vilnius to Valletta, Madrid to Zagreb, listening to the views of finance ministers, prime ministers and presidents, engaging with partners, gaining insights into current projects financed by the European Union and giving shape to the EIB Group’s 8 strategic priorities. ---------------------------------

Management committee Nadia Calviño Slovakia Italy Croatia Austria Spain Romania Ireland Germany Sweden Slovenia Lithuania Bulgaria Malta Finland Belgium Hungary Greece Denmark Luxembourg Cyprus The Netherlands Portugal Poland France Latvia Czechia Estonia European Union
25 June 2024

Bulgaria and the EIB

We have worked in Bulgaria since 1992, financing projects that reduce regional disparities and strengthen economic competitiveness. We helped Sofia to develop an environmentally sustainable transport system that improves the everyday life of its people. We supported Bulgarian businesses suffering from the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bulgaria is one of the largest beneficiaries of the EIB's advisory services. Our advisory support has helped projects across Bulgaria in sectors such as transport, water and the environment.

Infrastructure Urban development SMEs Transport Bulgaria European Union Digitalisation and technological innovation Climate and environment Social infrastructure
4 June 2024

What the EU has done for us

What has the EU done for us since the last European Parliament elections in 2019? Here are some of the highlights.

Management committee Nadia Calviño Slovakia Italy Croatia Austria Spain Romania Ireland Germany Sweden Slovenia Lithuania Bulgaria Malta Finland Belgium Hungary Greece Denmark Luxembourg Cyprus The Netherlands Portugal Poland France Latvia Czechia Estonia European Union
2 May 2024

EU delivers: New grain port terminal in Bulgaria

Port in Bulgaria modernises its infrastructure increase trade, cut congestion and CO2 emissions, while moving Ukraine grain faster

Infrastructure Climate change Climate Sustainability Bulgaria European Union Climate and environment
12 February 2024

A new hospital for Burgas children

For people living in Burgas and the many tourists visiting each year, the lack of good children's healthcare is a major problem. A paediatric hospital became a priority for the city.

Health and life sciences Energy efficiency Bulgaria European Union Social infrastructure Social and territorial cohesion Energy

Get EIB support in Bulgaria

We improve the lives of citizens in the EU and beyond. We support small businesses, while enhancing climate action and innovation. We also focus on energy transition and urban sustainability. We create prosperity for all EU regions, so that they reach their full potential.

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(generally less than €25m)

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(exceeding €25m)

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The EIB economic survey of investments in Bulgaria

The EIB, with the help of dozens of academics, practitioners and policymakers, surveyed 12,500 firms and 500 big cities across Europe to find out what is driving or holding back investment.

Discover the latest results