The EIB Group supports SMEs

During the financial crisis, the EIB Group made an exceptional effort to help small and medium-sized enterprises. Some 105 000 SMEs received EIB Group support in 2009 and another 115 000 in 2010.

For more information, download the report on the EIB’s SME lending.

31 March 2014

EIB continues to support SMEs - strong response to the challenging market conditions

The European Investment Bank (EIB) continues its strong commitment to small and medium sized enterprises (SME) in the European Union. The EIB’s Board approved a EU programme allowing the EIB to speed up classical lending operations in the SME sector. The volume of the programme will amount to EUR 2 billion in the second quarter of 2014.

6 December 2024

EIB Global appoints Damien Sorrell as Head of the Regional Hub for the Western Balkans

The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has appointed Damien Sorrell as its new Head of the Regional Hub for the Western Balkans. He succeeds Alessandro Bragonzi, who will continue his career at the Bank’s headquarters. Through this new leadership, and alongside its partners, the Bank will remain committed to supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy, fostering alignment with EU standards and driving economic growth in the Western Balkans.

6 December 2024

Ukraine: EIB provides over €60 million to support road reconstruction and urban transport renewal

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing over €60 million in EU guarantee-backed loans to strengthen critical infrastructure in Ukraine, as part of its Ukraine Solidarity Urgent Response package, developed in close cooperation with the European Commission. This support includes the reconstruction of a key segment of the M01 highway and the renewal of urban public transport in the cities of Kyiv, Odesa and Sumy. This EIB investment underscores the unwavering commitment of the European Union to Ukraine’s recovery, delivering vital support for infrastructure resilience and efficiency amid ongoing challenges.

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