Denmark and the EIB

In addition to supporting the iconic Øresund Bridge, EIB Group financing has played a key role in advancing innovative technologies and driving Denmark’s green transition.

Our funding supported new trains for the Danish State Railways, green hydrogen production with Everfuel in Fredericia, lending to smaller businesses through Sydbank, and the development of sustainable and delicious meat alternatives with MATR.

At a glance

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

Last year’s EIB Group activity in Denmark by priority

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

EIB activity in Denmark by sector since start of operations

EIB stories in Denmark

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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. ---------------------------------

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28 November 2024

Mycellium mince

Matr Foods harnesses fungi fermentation to create a meat substitute with the juicy texture of beef, without additives or vegetable fat.

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19 November 2024

Reinventing Esbjerg

The Port of Esbjerg on Denmark's west coast is expanding to serve military vessels and strengthen its position as a leading hub for North Sea offshore wind farms.

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15 October 2024

‘We need more wind power’

One of the cheapest, most reliable energy sources, wind could power a big part of our energy needs. Here are innovations that will make it even more effective.

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26 June 2024

Denmark and the EIB

We have worked in Denmark since 1973, financing key transport and digital infrastructure, renewable energy and innovation. Beside the Øresund Bridge, we played a key role in supporting innovative technologies and the country's green transition. We financed electric locomotives for the Danish State Railways, Vestas Wind Systems's wind power technology and Fredericia - Everfuels green hydrogen production and storage.

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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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The EIB economic survey of investments in Denmark

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