Thomas Eriksson
Press officer
- European Investment Bank
- Communication Department
- Strandvägen 7A
- SE-114 56 Stockholm
+46 704899954
More press releases
21 November 2024
Norway: Nordic businesses to get €190 million green-investment boost as EIB Group and Norwegian DNB Bank ASA team up in first-of-its-kind deal for region
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group and Norwegian DNB Bank ASA are joining forces in a groundbreaking financing initiative, marking 50 years since the EIB’s first investment in Norway.
11 November 2024
64 percent of Swedes have been affected by extreme weather – nearly everyone realizes that Sweden must adapt to climate change
Most Swedish respondents recognise the need to adapt their lifestyle due to the effects of climate change, according to the annual Climate Survey commissioned by the European Investment Bank (EIB). Among the challenges facing their country, Swedish respondents ranked climate change third, after the cost of living, and security. More than eight out of ten Swedish respondents believe that investing in adaptation now will not only boost the economy, but will also prevent higher costs in the future.
28 October 2024
Sweden: European financing powers completion of Stockholm's state-of-the-art transport hub
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide an additional €264 million in financing for the Slussen waterway-redevelopment project in Stockholm, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to sustainable urban renewal. The new financing builds on a previous EIB loan of €382 million and will be used to complete key infrastructure elements of the project including upgrades to old locks, improvements to an intermodal transport hub and the creation of pedestrian and cycling pathways.