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European Investment Bank @eib.org · 1h

'What we see in our Investment Survey, which we released this week, is that the tariff shock is hitting more US companies than EU companies which are proving to be quite resilient.'

🎙️President @nadiacalvino.eib.org at the @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social #FutureOfEcon #AnnualMeetings

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European Investment Bank @eib.org · 2h

'I am very confident that Ukraine will bounce back very strongly once the war is over. I have seen the determination, the resilience, and the commitment of Ukrainians.'

🎙️President @nadiacalvino.eib.org, @bloomberg.com #AnnualMeetings

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European Investment Bank @eib.org · 6h

📽️At @devex.com Impact House, President @nadiacalvino.eib.org highlights our unique position: the EIB is owned by the 27 Member States and benefits from their unanimous support.

This means that we can speak and act on issues that feel revolutionary, like climate action, gender and development ⤵️

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European Investment Bank @eib.org · 7h

We're investing for a cleaner Vilnius.

💧Water company Vilniaus vandenys gets a €50m financing under #InvestEU to upgrade water & wastewater networks in the area. The project should be completed by 2028 & fulfil urban-resilience goals.

More info 👉 go.eib.org/EIBLithuania

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European Investment Bank @eib.org · 11h

🌱 From farm to fork, our food faces big challenges: climate change, scarce resources, and the need for resilience.

On #WorldFoodDay, we spotlight how the EIB invests €6.4B in sustainable agriculture and the bioeconomy.

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European Investment Bank @eib.org · 12h

Through #EIBGlobal, we are lending $191m to India to upgrade water and sanitation infrastructure in Uttarakhand.

As our first dedicated water-sector project in the country. around 900,000 people will benefit, advancing health, equality & the #GlobalGateway👉 go.eib.org/India_Water

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European Investment Bank @eib.org · 12h

Through #EIBGlobal, we are deepening our partnership with India to advance sustainable growth & climate action:
🔵€289.5m for green metros in Nagpur & Pune
🔵$191m for clean water & sanitation in Uttarakhand
🔵$60m to boost energy transition
👉 go.eib.org/transport_EIB
#GlobalGateway

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European Investment Bank @eib.org · 13h

🚨 Today at 16:00 CET

Watch President @nadiacalvino.eib.org & GeoEconomics Center Josh Lipsky at @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social as they discuss:

✔️ Europe’s competitiveness
✔️ Ukraine’s recovery
✔️ #MDB cooperation
✔️ Security and defence

📺Livestream: go.eib.org/AtlanticCoun...
#AnnualMeetings

Financing Europe’s future with European Investment Bank President Nadia Calviño

How can Europe build economic resilience amid fragmentation, transition, and global competition? Nadia Calviño, president of the European Investment Bank, joins the Atlantic Council's Josh Lipsky to d...

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European Investment Bank @eib.org · 1d

At the #AnnualMeetings, we deepen our partnership with @undp.org with new agreements to accelerate Ukraine's recovery.

Together, we make projects happen and improve vital services, from heating to healthcare, education & housing, for millions of Ukrainians⤵️

bit.ly/EIB_UNDP_Ukr...

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European Investment Bank @eib.org · 1d

The EIB Group has approved strategic orientations for #EIBGlobal
🔵Tailored to local needs
🔵Aligned with #GlobalGateway priorities
🔵Up to €10bn annual financing
🔵Focus on 🇺🇦, critical infrastructure & private sector
🔵Faster and simpler
👉 go.eib.org/GLO_EIB

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European Investment Bank @eib.org · 1d

We’re lending $110m to ETC Group to upgrade processing plants, storage & transport infrastructure across Sub-Saharan Africa.

With training & tech transfer for smallholder farmers, we’re boosting agri competitiveness, climate resilience & rural livelihoods👉 go.eib.org/ETG_EIB

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European Investment Bank @eib.org · 1d

Mongolia’s gov signed an MoU to boost the country’s clean energy transition.

Backed by the EU, the partnership could unlock up to €1bn for renewable energy, modern power systems & sustainable growth in Mongolia
👉 go.eib.org/Mongolia_EIB

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European Investment Bank @eib.org · 2d

Through #EIBGlobal, we're proud to invest up to $60m in the India Energy Transition Fund, a $300m initiative by EAAA Alternatives.
Together, we’re powering:
🔋clean energy,
🚗electric mobility,
♻️circular economy,
advancing India’s decarbonisation goals👉 go.eib.org/India_Energy

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European Investment Bank @eib.org · 2d

📢 President @nadiacalvino.eib.org and VP Fayolle are joining global partners at the IMF News – World Bank #AnnualMeetings to:

✔️Reinforce the Multilateral Development Banks' network
✔️Announce support for Ukraine and new global projects
✔️Present our Investment Survey

🔗 go.eib.org/AnnualMeetings

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European Investment Bank @eib.org · 2d

We are providing €400 million to BRED Banque Populaire to support SMEs & mid-caps in France’s overseas territories.

This new credit line will mobilise €800 million, boosting recovery in Mayotte and financing sustainable projects, with at least 20% for green investments.
👉 go.eib.org/EIB_BRED_Fra...

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European Investment Bank @eib.org · 2d

What’s driving investment in Europe? How are firms adopting AI and investing in #climate and innovation?

📊 The latest #EIBInvestmentSurvey is out! Insights from almost 13 000 firms across the EU and US reveal how businesses are preparing for the future.

🔗 go.eib.org/EIBIS_25

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European Investment Bank @eib.org · 3d

With ASEAN, the @ec.europa.eu & #TeamEurope partners, we're boosting electricity access for +670m people by supporting the ASEAN Power Grid project.

This is a step towards a greener global energy market that will unlock opportunities for all.

go.eib.org/EIBASEAN

#GGF

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European Investment Bank @eib.org · 3d

At #GGF, Presidents von der Leyen, @nadiacalvino.eib.org & Paul Kagame signed a €95m agreement (EU grant + EIB loan) with BioNTech Group to expand a vaccine facility in Rwanda.

We're pleased to boost Rwanda's ambition to become a regional hub for health innovation.

go.eib.org/EIBGGFHealthAfrica

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European Investment Bank @eib.org · 3d

We're promoting renewable energy in Central Asia.

In Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan & Uzbekistan, we will explore up to €900m in investment to support the Kambarata-1 hydropower plant.
Backed by an EU guarantee, this initiative will boost regional energy & water security.

go.eib.org/EIBGGFCentralAsia #GGF

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European Investment Bank @eib.org · 5d

Meet TechEU: The EIB Group is investing €70 billion to help mobilise €250 billion with private partners.

This will power AI and clean tech, support innovators, and create thousands of jobs across Europe.

How? Click here to find out 👉 go.eib.org/EIBTECHEU