EIB lending to strengthen growth and innovation across Europe

At the annual meeting of the EIB’s Board of Governors, the EU’s 28 finance ministers, President Hoyer highlighted the importance of continued increased lending for SMEs, innovation, infrastructure and climate action.
He confirmed that he expected lending by the EIB, the world’s largest multilateral lending institution, to be similar over the next two years to the EUR 72 billion provided for long-term investment in 2013.

We have reached a point where we should now shift our focus from crisis management to ensuring Europe´s future position in a globalized world. We need to enhance Europe´s long-term growth potential by supporting investment in research, development, innovation and infrastructure."

Werner Hoyer, EIB President

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