European Investment Bank @EIB@respublicae.eu

🇪🇸🇪🇺We signed a €69m loan to help expand @emtvalencia's zero-emissions bus fleet, supporting public urban transport in the city & surroundings.

Through this project, we contribute to a more sustainable transport that benefits the environment & citizens⤵️
https://bit.ly/ZeroEmissionBusFleet
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🇺🇦🇪🇺As part of the Ukraine Energy Rescue Plan, we are providing @NPCUkrenergo with a €86m EU-backed investment.

It will support the construction of protective anti-drone shelters to safeguard the country's energy transmission infrastructure.

Learn more➡️https://bit.ly/UkraineEnergyInfra
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Europeans bought 130m new smartphones in 2023, each emitting 80kg of CO2 at production. Yet, only 25% of used phones are resold.

Finnish company Swappie innovates smartphone refurbishing to cut emissions.

We back its efforts with €17m under #InvestEU⤵️

https://bit.ly/Swappie_EIB
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We support the digital transformation in Azerbaijan with a €43m EIB Global loan to modernise the country's public administration.

Our financing to state-owned AzInTelecom will build 2 data centres for cloud services, boosting efficiency & transparency⤵️

https://bit.ly/AzlnTelecom
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Imagine a world where electric boats glide silently across our waters, heralding a new era of innovation in Europe. 🌊

This is how our Blue Champions initiative can support blue economy projects and a sustainable future for our oceans 👇
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VP Fayolle visited EIB-backed @fabentech, a French company specialised in therapeutics against biological threats.

Investing in innovative biopharmaceutical companies strengthens the EU's ability to respond to future health crises.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/Fabentech
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We have signed our first finance contract with @rhone_fr to construct & refurbish lower secondary schools.

A 25-year, €45m loan will modernise 7 'collèges' with:

🌍 Energy-efficient upgrades
📱 Digital tools
🌳 Improved schoolyards

Learn more: https://bit.ly/France_education
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🇪🇸🇪🇺 Through the @EIBINSTITUTE, we're donating €300,000 to 3 NGOs, aiding communities affected by flooding in Spain.

The funds will provide psychosocial support, safe learning spaces for children, and help residents restore decent living conditions.

➡️http://bit.ly/4fsjneH
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With @Iberdrola_En, we are providing a €100 million green loan for a new photovoltaic plant in Sicily.

Backed by SACE, it will be operational next year, generating around 400 GWh annually—enough to power around 154,000 Italian households.👇

https://bit.ly/Sicily_EIB

#REPowerEU
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🇵🇱🇪🇺 We're doubling to over €420 million our financing this year to @ORLEN_Group for upgrading power distribution network in Poland.

This funding will help expand RES capacity, build new power lines, and bring clean energy to 900,000+ households.

➡️http://bit.ly/4fs3hlt
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🇨🇾🇪🇺 We're investing €100m to upgrade Cyprus's road network, boosting regional connectivity, road safety, and climate resilience.

The loan aligns with EU goals for sustainable transport and infrastructure, and supports the national transport plan.

➡️http://bit.ly/3ZSUYcO
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🇸🇪🇪🇺We provide €22.5m to Swedish cleantech company Chromafora advance technology for removing “forever chemicals” from water.
This #InvestEU financing will advance innovative water-treatment technology, promoting clean water and EU environmental goals.

➡️http://bit.ly/404qHsA
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RT by @EIB: Here’s my last #1week1minute 📽️ of 2024

✔️Agreement with @OdileRenaud for strong @EIB 🤝🏼 @EBRD collaboration & impact

✔️Good discussion with @SecGenNATO on Europe's peace & stability

✔️New projects across 🇪🇺

✔️@EIB @EIF_EU Staff Town Hall👏🏼

¡Feliz Navidad!
Merry Christmas 🎄
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🇺🇦🇪🇺 The war in Ukraine has heavily impacted its infrastructure.

With €16.5m in EU-backed funding, residents of Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Ivano-Frankivsk & Odesa will benefit from new buses, trams & trolleybuses, transforming commutes and supporting recovery.

🔗http://bit.ly/New_Transport_Ukraine
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#CleanEnergy is key to building the EU's energy security & achieving the #GreenTransition.

We signed 2 loans totalling €700m with EDP to finance
🔵#RenewableEnergy projects in 🇵🇹🇪🇸🇮🇹
🔵the expansion of electricity distribution networks in 🇪🇸🇵🇹
https://bit.ly/EDPEnergy #REPowerEU
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RT by @EIB: Very good meeting with @SecGenNato Mark Rutte, alongside VP de Groot.

We discussed @EIB Group 🤝🏼 @NATO cooperation to

✔️support peace and stability
✔️strengthen Europe’s security & defence capabilities

#MoreThanABank
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Europe is a symbol of unity, solidarity and determination, making us stronger together.

In a complex geopolitical order, the @EIB Group will continue to play a strategic role in building opportunities for future generations of Europeans.

Read President @NadiaCalvino's #OpEd ⤵️
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We're celebrating 50 years since our first financing agreement in Norway.

Over the five decades, we've invested nearly €5bn to help Norwegian businesses stay competitive, drive innovation, support the green & digital transitions, and build resilience.

👉https://bit.ly/50_Norway
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🇷🇴🇪🇺We support Distributie Energie Electrica Romania with €200m to upgrade and extend 200,000 km of electricity distribution network.

This project will enhance energy efficiency, integrating renewables, and advancing the EU’s climate and energy goals.

➡️http://bit.ly/Energy_Romania
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RT by @EIB: A great pleasure to engage with @EIB @EIF_EU colleagues at our Town Hall and thank them as we close a very productive and rewarding year.

I am impressed by their dedication & expertise.

We can be proud of the work we do together for a strong & prosperous Europe

❤️💪🏼🧠🇪🇺
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