Slovakia and the EIB

We helped the Bratislava Conservatory acquire new pianos for students. We also helped to build a new concert hall and renovate Gamča, one of the country’s top public schools, which is famed for its Art Nouveau façade and its illustrious alumni, including Hungarian composer Bela Bartok. We increased our investment to continue helping modernise its national rail network.

At a glance

The EIB provides finance and expertise for sound and sustainable investment projects in Slovakia.

Last year’s EIB Group activity in Slovakia by priority

(In € million, last updated at previous year end)

EIB activity in Slovakia by sector since start of operations

EIB Group Activity in Slovakia in 2023

EIB stories in Slovakia

Individual stories speak far louder than figures and charts. Discover how our work improves the quality of life in Slovakia and beyond.

27 June 2024

Slovakia and the EIB

We have worked in Slovakia since 1992, investing in infrastructure, education and culture. We helped the Bratislava Conservatory acquire new pianos for students. We also helped to build a new concert hall and renovate Gamča, one of the country’s top public schools, which is famed for its Art Nouveau façade and its illustrious alumni, including Hungarian composer Bela Bartok. We increased our investment to continue helping modernise its national rail network.

Slovakia European Union
4 June 2024 Nadia Calviño

What the EU has done for us

With the European Parliament elections around the corner, many will ask what the European Union has done for us since the last election in 2019. Here are some of the highlights

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2 May 2024 Chris Knight

EU delivers: High-tech Slovakia success

Slovakia metal-parts business run by a former military aircraft designer booms with good advice and financing from the EU

Slovakia Czechia European Union SMEs
21 November 2023 Matt Rees

Gigawatt on the roof

Logistics company CTP turns the roofs of its facilities in Czechia and elsewhere into massive solar power farms, cutting costs and emissions for its tenants, and boosting its own profits

Infrastructure Slovakia Romania Hungary Czechia European Union Climate action and environment
15 September 2023 Katarina Karmazinova

Knock and it will open to you

Small Slovak high tech business success story started with a small amount and EU help

Slovakia Czechia European Union SMEs
2 February 2023

A day in Europe

Buckle up and discover a normal day in Europe through different projects financed by the European Investment Bank. Will you recognise some of them? The journey begins now!

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7 April 2021

A new approach to boost growth

The secret is more innovative green investment in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe

Employment EIB policies Jobs Econ stories Slovakia Croatia Bulgaria European Union Research, innovation and technology Balanced regional development Institutional SMEs Economics
14 May 2019 Chris Knight

I Got a Job: Museum manager enriches local culture in Slovakia

To keep a museum alive and enrich local culture, Veronika Baranová is in constant contact with business partners, cities, schools and many other organisations. The EU bank helps her get the job done.

Infrastructure Slovakia European Union Infrastructure Education and training Development Health and life sciences
5 June 2018

Who’s the ‘smartest’ in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe?

Smart city investment in CESEE needs a boost all around compared to the rest of the EU, but some cities and regions are getting smarter

Infrastructure Smart cities Slovakia Croatia Slovenia Lithuania Bulgaria Hungary Poland Latvia Czechia Estonia European Union Innovation Infrastructure Urban development Research, innovation and technology
15 June 2017 Chris Knight

A revival for Slovakia’s fast-growing capital region

Roads are rebuilt, schools upgraded and cultural centres modernised to fulfil a long-term vision for Bratislava

Infrastructure Roads Slovakia European Union Education and training Transport Balanced regional development Water, wastewater management

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The EIB economic survey of investments in Slovakia

The EIB, with the help of dozens of academics, practitioners and policymakers, surveyed 12,500 firms and 500 big cities across Europe to find out what is driving or holding back investment.

Discover the latest results