THE EU BANK AT A GLANCE

Facts on the ground 
Sound, sustainable investment projects in every EU country. Read the story behind the project in your country. 

Raise a glass of Porto for Portugal’s 40 years with the EIB
Through the eyes of Portuguese citizens, how four decades of EIB loans changed the country from the world’s longest bridge to clean beaches.  

Take an online course to learn what the EU budget can do for your region or city
The EIB joins a massive open online course (MOOC) to help regional and local authorities navigate policy-making in EU affairs—and get better funding too. Register to take the course.

Investment Plan for Europe at a glance

Driving investment in strategic projects across the EU
See the latest European Fund for Strategic Investments dashboard.

Big news for small business on a small island
The EIF and APS Bank signed the first SME financing agreement in Malta under EFSI. The agreement allows APS to provide low-cost loans to innovative SMEs in Malta over the next two years.

Make it EUR 630 bn! EFSI gets an extension
The European Commission proposes to double the duration and size of the European Fund for Strategic Investments, Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said in his "State of the Union" speech to the European Parliament.

The European Investment Fund at glance

Smoothing the way to social inclusion—with an ironing business 
An immigrant from Mexico, Cristina opened her ironing shop in Istrana, near Treviso, offering a quality, low-cost, time-saving service. With a EUR 20,000 loan backed by the EIF, she opened La Catrina Ironing in the spring.

Access to Finnish finance for SMEs
The SME Initiative aims to boost the competiveness of Finland's micro, small and medium-sized businesses through increased access to finance. That means real growth and real jobs.

Slovak SMEs get boost from EIF
Two agreements totalling EUR 135 million between the EIF and ČSOB enhances access to finance for 6,000 small and medium sized companies in Slovakia.

Tackling global challenges