President Hoyer meets Chancellor Merkel

In the lead-up to International Women’s Day, the EIB Group announced a series of transformative initiatives aimed at promoting gender equality and empowering women economically. Revealed during its annual Forum, these initiatives highlight the Group’s commitment to driving inclusive growth by leveraging capital markets, innovative financing tools and strategic partnerships.

March 2025 marks the first anniversary of the Women Climate Leaders Network (WCLN), launched by the EIB Group to champion green innovation and support businesses in their green transition.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) – via EIB Global – and Sparkasse Bank AD Skopje have held a workshop in Skopje to launch their partnership under the Greening Financial Systems (GFS) technical assistance programme. This initiative is part of the EIB’s wider efforts to support the resilience of financial institutions, which play a crucial role in driving green transformation and stepping up financing for climate and sustainability projects.