This week we celebrated Europe Day. It’s been a remarkable journey in which we are reminded that the EU is a beacon for unity, of human rights and minority protection and a force for good in the world. Vice-President Czerwinska was in Katowice, celebrating Poland’s accession to the EU 20 years ago. And Vice-President Kakouris also attended celebrations to mark the EIB Group’s support to Cyprus since EU membership.
This week, the president of the European Investment Bank Nadia Calviño was appointed Chair of Board of the European Investment Fund. The Fund, which is dedicated to supporting Europe’s small and medium sized businesses, will play an even stronger role in creating new opportunities and prosperity in Europe. The European Investment Bank Group’s Action Plan to step up support for Europe's security and defence industry was approved by the EIB’s Board of Directors, as well as new financing for projects in the strategic priority areas of climate action, technological innovation and agriculture. Vice-President Vigliotti represented the EIB Group at the G7 Development Finance High-Level Dialogue in Italy to highlight our support to green financing and sustainable growth in Africa.
Also outside the EU, we announced financing for small businesses in Azerbaijan. And we signed new investments in Spain in Valencia, alongside the regional government and the European Commission, for projects from healthcare and green transport, to research and education.
Watch President Calviño's previous One week, one minute recaps.
