We're lending €25 million to Tecnocap to enhance energy efficiency and renewable energy generation at its plants in Italy, and partly in Czechia. This project shows how we back mid-caps on their decarbonisation journey, helping them transition to a low-carbon future. 🔗 go.eib.org/4gFzpo3

We continue our journey across the EU to discover impact projects backed by the European Investment Bank Group. Our media officers share insights on initiatives shaping Europe’s future—driving competitiveness, innovation, growth, improving citizens’ lives. This is Europe at its best!

We’re providing €37.5m in venture debt to Belgian satellite maker Aerospacelab, backed by #InvestEU. This financing will help 🔵scale up cutting-edge satellite production 🔵boost Europe’s security, telecommunications & earth-observation capabilities. 👉 go.eib.org/Aerospacelab...

📽️In a world facing complex challenges, global cooperation isn't just important, it's essential. On his first day at #UNGA80, VP Fayolle met with partners across the board, making progress on: 🌞Climate finance 🌊Clean oceans Ukraine Watch his take 👇 go.eib.org/EIBUNGA80

🌊 Blue economy & ocean sustainability need united action from investors, governments and public finance to thrive. At the Ocean Investment Roundtable, VP Fayolle joined the UN Global Compact Ocean Stewardship Coalition to highlight how the EIB Group facilitates this. #UNGA

💵Climate finance must move faster. At the High-Level Dialogue on Climate Finance ahead of #COP30, VP Fayolle joined partners to discuss bold financial innovations that drive systemic transformation and deliver impact, both for developing countries & emerging economies. #UNGA

⚡️Energy security is key to Ukraine’s recovery. At #UNGA UNDP's event, VP Ambroise Fayolle highlighted how our Energy Rescue Plan rebuilds critical infrastructure, boosts renewables and enables a green recovery. We continue to #StandWithUkraine. go.eib.org/EIBUNGAUkraine

We are providing €250 million to Nexans to boost R&D, cable production and copper recycling. This financing, backed by #InvestEU, supports innovation, the circular economy and #REPowerEU goals, strengthening Europe’s energy transition and autonomy. ➡️ go.eib.org/3Kzy068

Travel to Warsaw with us to meet Grzegor Rabsztyn, Head of the EIB Group Office in Poland. Since 1990, the EIB Group has invested about €100 billion in the country, supporting infrastructure, urban development, energy transition and SMEs. Explore our projects⤵️ bit.ly/EIBGinPoland

🤝Global challenges need bold solutions. Starting today, VP Ambroise Fayolle leads an EIB delegation to #UNGA80. It is time to deepen collaboration and help solve the world’s most pressing issues. Follow us for live updates💻 More info ➡️ go.eib.org/EIBatUNGA80

At @eu2025dk.bsky.social #ECOFIN, President @nadiacalvino.eib.org is updating EU Finance Ministers on our support for Europe’s security & defence. 'We’re making important progress in stepping up our finance for Europe's security & defence capabilities, tripling this year to 3.5% of total financing.'

' @eu2025dk.bsky.social has got it right by focusing on simplification’ said President @nadiacalvino.eib.org at the doorstep of the informal #ECOFIN meeting in Copenhagen. At the EIB Group, we are walking the talk, cutting our time to signature for security and defence projects to six months.

We signed the first €450m of a €1.34bn framework loan with the Republic of Portugal to support investments in affordable housing. This will help build and renovate around 12,000 rental homes across Portugal - meeting energy efficiency and climate resilience standards. bit.ly/EIB_Affordab...

We’re lending €450 million to Thales Group. This financing, part of #TechEU, is our first corporate loan in France for security & defence. It will boost research and development in avionics & surface radars, reinforcing Europe's security & defence capabilities⤵ go.eib.org/Thales_EIB

The @eib.org Group is nurturing Europe's defence tech ecosystem as anchor investor in tailored investment funds. We just announced an agreement to participate in Europe’s first private credit fund dedicated to defence, financing key companies in the European security value chain ⤵️ bit.ly/4pttRAW

🏠 Why are many young Europeans still living with their parents? High rents are delaying independence: in some countries, the average move-out age is now 30+.

We are lending €70m to Sodiaal, France's largest dairy cooperative, to boost research and development of new agricultural practices. Backed by #InvestEU, this financing will help 14,500 member farmers produce more sustainably and competitively ⤵️ bit.ly/EIB_Sodiaal

Great exchange with Heads of @eib.org Group offices in the 27 EU Member States and around the world. These teams are our eyes and ears on the ground, representing what we stand for. They nurture partnerships, support project implementation and promote EU values globally. #Dreamteam🧠❤️💪🏼

🎉We're welcoming in +60 Chief Economists from major organisations to our HQ to share insights on economy & help shape policy. The agenda includes: ☑️The evolving global context ☑️Money digitalisation ☑️Financial markets ☑️EU priorities And more 📘

French deep-tech company Cailabs secures €57m to scale up its laser communication ground stations for high-speed space connectivity. We are providing €37m alongside key investors, to boost EU tech leadership in space, defence and innovation. ➡️ go.eib.org/France_Cailabs

Energy efficiency is often seen as the ugly duckling of the green transition. But with €17.5bn from the EIB Group supporting 350 000+ small businesses, it’s turning into a swan — delivering lower bills, stronger firms, and fewer emissions. Unlocking energy efficiency for SMEs 👉 go.eib.org/4mdkK4r

In Amman, we launched the Green Transition Facility with Jordan Kuwait Bank. The $45m guarantee will unlock green investments for MSMEs and mid-caps, empowering climate action across Jordan’s private sector. 🔗 go.eib.org/JordanKuwait...

We are providing €200 million to Aurubis to expand sustainable multimetal production in Europe. This project will boost copper refining in Bulgaria and scale up recycling in Hamburg. This is the first loan under the EIB’s new critical raw materials strategy. ➡️ go.eib.org/4m7PaoR

Some of the most transformative innovations are not just new technologies but also new business models. One such model is called servitisation, piloted by the EIB, @ec.europa.eu and Bertrand Piccard's Solar Impulse Foundation under the Energy Efficiency for SMEs initiative. 🎙️VP Fayolle

A €17.5bn pledge, doubling our support, to boost energy efficiency for small companies across Europe. Backed by @ec.europa.eu, businesses can cut energy bills, create jobs and boost Europe's competitiveness. Find out more 👉 go.eib.org/4mXDQfZ

Today in Amman, we launched the Greening Financial Systems technical assistance programme with Central Bank of Jordan The initiative will support banks in managing climate risks, and expand access to sustainable finance for Jordanian SMEs. Learn more🔗 go.eib.org/Jordan_EIB

'We are fighting for freedom, for human rights. We're fighting for the rule of law, for respect for our European democratic values. We're fighting for peace. And this is the good fight. So come join the fight.' 🎙️President @nadiacalvino.eib.org, Bocconi University Academic Year Opening

We welcome @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu call for unity, urgency and European leadership on the global stage. As the 🇪🇺 financial arm, we will keep supporting key priorities - from clean industry to housing, from innovation to security - with faster, smarter, more European investment.

Tune in to the Opening Ceremony of the 2025–2026 Academic Year at the Bocconi University, featuring remarks from our President @nadiacalvino.eib.org ⤵️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=mT1q...

We welcome Czech Deputy Finance Minister Marek Mora as he joins the EIB Group for a Vice-President role on 20 October. He will succeed VP Kyriacos Kakouris. We look forward to benefit from his deep experience in EU & national financial governance. go.eib.org/VPMora

Europe is in a fight. A fight for our liberty and our ability to determine our destiny for ourselves. This must be Europe’s Independence Moment. A moment we can seize if we're united ↓ www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVnm...

In North Macedonia 🇲🇰, SMEs are going green with our support. 🌱 Automotive parts producer Learnica LTH in Ohrid uses new energy-efficient machinery to boost productivity, and improve energy efficiency and working conditions

#EIBGlobal partners with Zemen, Dashen & Hibret Banks to unlock Climate Finance in Ethiopia. Under the Greening Financial Systems Programme, the banks will expand green lending, manage climate risks & back Ethiopia’s net-zero 2050 goal. 👉 go.eib.org/Ethiopia_EIB #ACS2

2200 new EV chargers coming to Greece & Cyprus by 2029⚡🚗 We’re investing €17.5M — with InvestEU — in Greek EV charging operator Joltie to expand EV coverage particularly in regional cities and islands 👉 go.eib.org/47zC28e

Healthcare gets a boost with our new support to Fresenius 💉 A €400m financing will increase the company's capacity to deliver affordable & innovative medicines, using its 20 manufacturing plants and R&D centres across Europe. More info ➡️ bit.ly/EIBEUHealthcare

Through #EIBGlobal, we launch the Innovation & Green Transformation Facility in the Western Balkans: 🔵€187m in loans & grants via WBIF 🔵Supporting SMEs in digitalisation, innovation & green transition 🔵Technical assistance backed by EU Growth Plan👇 👉 go.eib.org/GreenTransfo...

Ukraine takes a historic step towards EU integration. With EU & EIB support under the Ukraine Facility, the new 22 km Uzhhorod–Chop line is the country’s first built to the EU standard gauge, boosting passenger connectivity with EU countries. ➡️ bit.ly/Ukraine-First-EU-Railway

We are pleased to announce that María Romano has taken the helm of the EIB Group office in Madrid. María will foster our institutional relations and contribute to enhancing the impact of our projects. We look forward to working with her in her new role⤵️ bit.ly/EIBGMadridOf...

⚡️We're boosting Europe's energy security with a €1bn loan to EDF, the owner of Enedis, France main power grids manager. This financing will help integrate decentralised renewable energy in Enedis network whilst raising its climate resilience👉 bit.ly/EIBFrance

After the tragic funicular accident in Lisbon, our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and the emergency services responding on the ground. We express our solidarity with Portugal on this national day of mourning.

🔥We brought more than just heat to TechBBQ 2025 Start-ups got a taste of the TechEU Investment Readiness Checker: ✅ Investment maturity check ✅ EU funding options ✅ Advisory support 👉 See if you’re investor ready: techeuchecker.eib-group.org

Strengthening Africa’s venture capital ecosystem is key to unlocking its innovation potential. With the African Development Bank Group and the @ec.europa.eu, we back African start-ups and high-growth businesses with early-stage funding and hands-on support. #GlobalGateway 🔗 bit.ly/EIBGlobal_Af...

🏘️ Affordable housing needs bold solutions. In the past 5 years, the EIB Group financed €15.6 billion, building 265k new homes and renovating 400k more — improving life for 665k households. Now we’re scaling up even further. 🔗 Learn how smart finance builds fairer housing: bit.ly/4p8qUFU

Education cannot wait even in times of war. Over 1,300 Ukrainian children begin the new school year in a renovated school in Hatne near Kyiv. Rebuilt with €1 million from EIB under the Ukraine Recovery Programme, it offers safe, modern, energy-efficient classrooms. 👉 bit.ly/School-Ukraine

We're providing more financing to SMEs in Poland thanks to our latest cooperation with BNP Paribas. Our €200m loan will support more than €500m of new investment, which will increase the country's economic competitiveness. ↪️ bit.ly/EIBPolandSMEs

Europe imports 95% of its graphite from China. Estonian start-up UP Catalyst has a solution: turning CO₂ into graphite & nanomaterials with a carbon-negative process. Here is how: bit.ly/UPcatalystSt...

Russian strikes hit civilian infrastructure in Kyiv overnight, also damaging the EU Delegation to Ukraine and EIB offices. Our colleagues are safe. Our thoughts go to the victims and their families. Europe will not yield to terror. This only strengthens our resolve for lasting peace.

Today, our Board of Directors approved €16 billion in new financing to: ✅ Support energy security and housing in Ukraine ✅ Drive Europe’s green transition & competitiveness ✅ Strengthen business growth ✅ Reinforce global partnerships Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/BoD-August

We’re financing EYDAP with €250m to modernise water and wastewater services for 4+ million citizens in Attica. Smart meters, digital systems and energy-efficient upgrades will cut emissions, reduce losses & boost climate resilience. More info 👉 bit.ly/45Mp4RX

🔎 Want to know where EU investment is going? The 2024 EIB Lending Report has the answers: 💶 33% of our investment in Spain in the last 5 years went to small businesses 📡 62% in Luxembourg went to telecom 🚆 29% in Poland went to transport 👉 bit.ly/EIB_LendingR...