Croatia and the EIB

We are revitalising Croatia's railways to improve connectivity with neighbouring countries while reducing emissions. We support Croatian cities, including Zagreb, Split, Rijeka, Osijek, and Varaždin, with projects in sustainable energy, transport, social infrastructure, and affordable housing.

Additionally, we back innovation through the Vesna Fund and e-mobility projects, creating jobs and advancing sustainability across Europe.

At a glance

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

Last year’s EIB Group activity in Croatia

(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:

€142 million for green finance
€543 million 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.

EIB stories in Croatia

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

3 July 2025

How to finance affordable and sustainable housing

Discover EIB funding models that close Europe’s affordable‑housing gap and cut energy bills

Urban development Institutional Partnerships InvestEU Energy efficiency Affordable and sustainable housing Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) Mandates and partnerships Croatia Poland Czechia European Union Digitalisation and technological innovation Social infrastructure Affordable and sustainable housing Energy
16 June 2025

Why is there a housing crisis and how do we fix it?

Europe’s housing crisis hurts young people, vulnerable groups and the overall economy. Solutions include more financing, faster ways to build and less red tape.

Urban development Social sustainability Affordable and sustainable housing Slovakia Italy Croatia Austria Spain Romania Ireland Germany Sweden Slovenia Lithuania Bulgaria Malta Finland Belgium Hungary Greece Denmark Luxembourg Cyprus The Netherlands Portugal Poland France Latvia Czechia Estonia European Union Social infrastructure Affordable and sustainable housing
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.

Slovakia Italy Croatia Austria Spain Romania Ireland Germany Sweden Slovenia Lithuania Bulgaria Malta Finland Belgium Hungary Greece Denmark Luxembourg Cyprus The Netherlands Portugal Poland France Latvia Czechia Estonia European Union
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.

Slovakia Italy Croatia Austria Spain Romania Ireland Germany Sweden Slovenia Lithuania Bulgaria Malta Finland Belgium Hungary Greece Denmark Luxembourg Cyprus The Netherlands Portugal Poland France Latvia Czechia Estonia European Union Global development
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.

Slovakia Italy Croatia Austria Spain Romania Ireland Germany Sweden Slovenia Lithuania Bulgaria Malta Finland Belgium Hungary Greece Denmark Luxembourg Cyprus The Netherlands Portugal Poland France Latvia Czechia Estonia European Union Global development
11 March 2025

The things we take for granted: A tech start-up space for Ena

PhD researcher Ena founded Metabelly, a microbiome analytics startup, at Technology Park Split—Croatia's largest tech hub supported by the European Investment Bank.

Biotechnology Technology Diversity and gender Croatia European Union Digitalisation and technological innovation
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.

Diversity and gender Management committee Nadia Calviño Slovakia Italy Croatia Austria Spain Romania Ireland Germany Sweden Slovenia Lithuania Bulgaria Malta Finland Belgium Hungary Greece Denmark Luxembourg Cyprus The Netherlands Portugal Poland France Latvia Czechia Estonia European Union Social infrastructure
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

Slovakia Italy Croatia Austria Spain Romania Ireland Germany Sweden Slovenia Lithuania Bulgaria Malta Finland Belgium Hungary Greece Denmark Luxembourg Cyprus Portugal Poland France Latvia Czechia Estonia European Union Security and defence Climate and environment Affordable and sustainable housing
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. ---------------------------------

Management committee Nadia Calviño Slovakia Italy Croatia Austria Spain Romania Ireland Germany Sweden Slovenia Lithuania Bulgaria Malta Finland Belgium Hungary Greece Denmark Luxembourg Cyprus The Netherlands Portugal Poland France Latvia Czechia Estonia European Union
19 September 2024

When nature provides the solution

Croatia boosts climate adaptation and water security through nature-based solutions backed by The Nature Conservancy and the European Union

Water Climate Water, wastewater management Climate action Croatia European Union Climate and environment

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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 Croatia

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