They provide finance and expertise for sustainable investment projects that contribute to EU policy objectives and make a strong impact on people’s lives in Europe and beyond. 

The EU's bank

The EIB is the European Union's bank. They are the only bank owned by and representing the interests of the European Union Member States. They work closely with other EU institutions to implement EU policy.

A major player

As the largest multilateral borrower and lender by volume, they provide finance and expertise for sound and sustainable investment projects which contribute to furthering EU policy objectives. More than 90% of their activity is focused on Europe but we also implement the financial aspects of the EU's external and development policies.

Lending, blending and advising

Lending: The vast majority of our financing is through loans, but we also offer guarantees, microfinance, equity investment, etc.

Blending: Their support helps us unlock financing from other sources, particularly from the EU budget. This is blended together to form the full financing package. 

Advising: Lack of finance is often only one barrier to investment. They can help with administrative and project management capacity which facilitates investment implementation.