European Investment Bank

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the lending institution of the European Union, owned by its member states. It provides finance and technical expertise for sustainable investment projects that support EU policy objectives. While the majority of its operations are focused on Europe, the bank also implements financial aspects of the European Union’s external and development policies globally.

The EIB Group includes the European Investment Fund (EIF), which specializes in providing finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and infrastructure projects. The bank operates through various instruments, including lending, blending, and advisory services, to improve access to finance and support economic stability, inclusion, and entrepreneurship across its regions of operation.