Portugal and the EIB

Beyond financing the iconic Vasco da Gama Bridge, our investments have played a key role in fostering innovation and advancing Portugal’s green transition.

We have supported the construction of the Lisbon Hospital, the development of low-carbon infrastructure at national airports, and the expansion of solar and wind energy production, contributing to a more sustainable and resilient economy.

At a glance

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

Last year’s EIB Group activity in Portugal

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

Public policy goals

Cross-cutting public policy goals*

These policy goals run through all of our activities. Our contributions under these cross-cutting goals include:

€2.1 billion for green finance
€2.4 billion for cohesion

*Because a single project can be green and also support cohesion, these numbers may overlap with each other and other public policy goals.

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EIB stories in Portugal

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

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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7 March 2025

Security in every sector

Europe can counter geopolitical threats by sticking to its values – even as it invests in sectors unconnected to defence, experts at the EIB Forum said

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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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27 June 2024

Portugal and the EIB

We have worked in Portugal since 1976, upgrading key infrastructure and improving access to finance for small businesses. We supported urban rehabilitation projects in the city of Lisbon, helping to transform it into a better place for families and businesses. We also invested in The Navigator Company to improve production at the Figueira da Foz pulp plant.

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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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8 May 2024

Higher education conquests aided by new campus

Nova SBE enriches the academic offer in Portugal with new academic and professional opportunities.

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8 May 2024

A landmark project since 1998

The Vasco da Gama Bridge, a historic landmark in Portugal, has revolutionised local mobility and connected the cities on both sides of the Tagus River

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Get EIB support in Portugal

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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(generally less than €25m)

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(exceeding €25m)

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The EIB economic survey of investments in Portugal

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