This week, the Boards of the European Investment Bank and the Fund approved over €12 billion in new investments for shared prosperity and security in Europe and around the world. This includes a new facility for member states to prefinance investments in affordable energy for households and small businesses.
We gave the green light for projects supporting urban development in Estonia, the bioeconomy in France, businesses in Greece and Slovenia, digitalisation in Italy, water management in Portugal and sustainable transport in Spain.
The EIF Board approved new equity investments, guarantees and securitisations to provide funding for Europe’s small and medium sized companies and startups.
By the way, we are celebrating that two new unicorns have been born in Europe thanks to our anchor investments under the European Tech Champions Initiative.
Beyond the EU, financing has been approved for climate adaptation, electrification and water management projects across Africa, as well as business finance in Ukraine.
Deals were signed for energy-efficient social infrastructure and clean power across Europe.
And finally, the EIB Group has adopted its third action plan to continue supporting gender equality and women's economic empowerment in Europe and around the world during the 2026 to 2030 period.
An important message of commitment to our core European values.
Watch President Calviño's previous One week, one minute recaps.
