This week, EU leaders unanimously welcomed EIB Group’s actions to strengthen European security and defence capabilities.
The Boards of the EIB and European Investment Fund approved more than 9 billion euros in new financing: including a first of its kind Housing Tech initiative to support new materials and building techniques in the construction industry.
We also approved an investment into Europe’s first venture capital fund focused on paediatrics, turning research into breakthrough therapies for children.
At our annual seminar with nearly 100 civil society participants, we were honoured to welcome Oleksandra Matviichuk, chair of the Ukraine Centre for Civil Liberties which won the Nobel Peace Prize. She reminded us that rebuilding a nation also means defending human rights, justice and democratic values.
At the Berlin Global Dialogue, the president of the EIB Group Nadia Calviño joined international leaders to discuss Europe’s role in shaping a new world order.
She also met with European Defence Commissioner Kubilius to discuss European security and defence, and with Commissioner Kadis to explore ways to protect our oceans, coastal areas and islands, as well as critical infrastructures, and I welcomed Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister to strengthen our cooperation.
We announced new financing for renewable energy in Lithuania, public transport in Czechia, social infrastructure in Italy, cleantech in Sweden and MedTech in France.
Finally, we will be making a humanitarian donation to Gaza to provide urgent medical and nutritional aid.
Watch President Calviño's previous One week, one minute recaps.
