The Netherlands and the EIB

Over the years, we have financed major infrastructure projects such as the Blankenburg Tunnel while also supporting socially and environmentally sustainable entrepreneurs.

Our investments modernised the drinking water distribution network for nearly all Dutch citizens and facilitated energy-efficiency upgrades in new buildings, including numerous hospitals.

At a glance

The EIB provides finance and expertise for sound and sustainable investment projects in the Netherlands.

Last year’s EIB Group activity in Netherlands by priority

(In € million, last updated at previous year end)

EIB activity in Netherlands by sector since start of operations

EIB stories in the Netherlands

Individual stories speak far louder than figures and charts. Discover how our work improves the quality of life in the Netherlands and beyond.

22 May 2025

Hydrogen’s pressure fix

The Netherland’s Resato Hydrogen Technology improves safety and reliability of hydrogen for long-haul transport

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8 May 2025

The things we take for granted in Europe

We work behind the scenes with our partners to improve lives. These are the stories of the things we take for granted, and the many ways we make a difference across the European Union.

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7 May 2025

Europe Day 2025: Proud to be European (part 1)

Affordable housing in Portugal, the first artificial energy island in the North Sea, early cancer detection in Spain, new waterways to prevent floods in Sweden… The European Investment Bank Group supports projects that improve people’s lives and foster growth and prosperity across Europe.

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7 May 2025

Europe Day 2025: Proud to be European (part 2)

Financing for post-doctoral research in Greece, sustainable transport in Bulgaria, wind power in Germany, farmers in France, satellites in Poland… The European Investment Bank Group supports projects that improve people’s lives and foster growth and prosperity across Europe.

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8 March 2025

Closing the gender gap: why financing equality pays off

Europe needs to tap all its talent to ensure women compete on a level playing field.

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20 February 2025

Chipping in with €1 billion

Semiconductors are vital to almost every device. Dutch chipmaker NXP is developing the future versions of this key technology in Europe.

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5 December 2024

President Calviño completes tour of 27 EU capitals

Over the past 12 months the president of the European Investment Bank Group, Nadia Calviño has travelled across the European Union, from Stockholm to Nicosia, Vilnius to Valletta, Madrid to Zagreb, listening to the views of finance ministers, prime ministers and presidents, engaging with partners, gaining insights into current projects financed by the European Union and giving shape to the EIB Group’s 8 strategic priorities. ---------------------------------

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25 November 2024

Rooftop transition

Logistics company WDP equips warehouses in Romania, Belgium and the Netherlands with EV chargers, rooftop solar panels to help tenants cut emissions.

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14 November 2024

The things we take for granted: asbestos-free barn roofs for Joan

Joan and his father run a dairy farm in Overijssel, the Netherlands. Insurance company Univé made a deal to renovate the roofs of the barns on the farm, removing old asbestos.

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4 June 2024

What the EU has done for us

What has the EU done for us since the last European Parliament elections in 2019? Here are some of the highlights.

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We support projects that accelerate the green transition, boost technological innovation, bolster security and defence, support regional cohesion and social infrastructure development. Our commitment to international development and capital markets integration safeguards Europe’s strong global presence. Our priorities boost growth, prosperity, technological and social progress in individual member states, across the whole EU and around the world.

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The EIB economic survey of investments in the Netherlands

The EIB, with the help of dozens of academics, practitioners and policymakers, surveyed 12,500 firms and 500 big cities across Europe to find out what is driving or holding back investment.

Discover the latest results