Germany

Nearly nine in ten German firms continue to invest despite geopolitical uncertainty, high energy prices and skills shortages, underlining the strength of the EU single market and Germany’s role as a global industrial and innovation hub. The latest EIB Investment Survey 2025 for Germany shows that companies are using this investment to drive the green and digital transitions, while at the same time adjusting to cost pressures and a weaker macroeconomic outlook.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is supporting ALTANA with a new credit line of up to 300 million euros. This will finance sustainable research and development projects from 2025 to 2028. The focus is on developing innovative solutions with the aim of making everyday products better and more sustainable. Aspects such as the reduction of greenhouse gases and volatile organic compounds are just as important as the avoidance of critical substances and the responsible use of water resources.

European Investment Bank (EIB) and TRATON SE have signed a EUR 500 million loan agreement that will help to accelerate the rollout of next-generation, fuel-efficient commercial vehicles and expand TRATON’s advanced modular platform, empowering truck brands like Scania and MAN to reduce emissions, cut ownership costs, and tailor innovation to dynamic market demands.