Sweden and the EIB

We have played a key role in Sweden’s development, financing landmark projects like the Öresund Bridge and the Slussen redevelopment to enhance regional connectivity and urban resilience.

We support clean transport innovation, including AB Volvo’s electric vehicle research and energy-efficient trains for SJ. Additionally, we contribute to sustainable food systems, such as inland salmon farming.

At a glance

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

Last year’s EIB Group activity in Sweden by priority

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

EIB activity in Sweden by sector since start of operations

EIB stories in Sweden

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

8 March 2025

Closing the gender gap: why financing equality pays off

Europe needs to tap all its talent to ensure women compete on a level playing field.

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7 March 2025

Security in every sector

Europe can best counter geopolitical threats by sticking to its values – even as it boosts investment in security, defence and a range of other sectors, experts at the EIB Forum said

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18 December 2024

A tide of innovation

A European Investment Bank initiative boosts innovation in the blue economy, promoting sustainable ocean growth and advances in marine technologies and resources

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5 December 2024

President Calviño completes tour of 27 EU capitals

Over the past 12 months the president of the European Investment Bank Group, Nadia Calviño has travelled across the European Union, from Stockholm to Nicosia, Vilnius to Valletta, Madrid to Zagreb, listening to the views of finance ministers, prime ministers and presidents, engaging with partners, gaining insights into current projects financed by the European Union and giving shape to the EIB Group’s 8 strategic priorities.

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29 October 2024

Sparking motorcycle evolution

Stark Future wants to revolutionise the motorcycle industry starting with its electric dirt bikes, boosting innovation, sustainability, and the local economy in Spain

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16 October 2024

‘I feel happy here’

Skellefteå in Sweden’s north builds affordable housing for its growing population

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16 July 2024

Beyond cables

Swedish company Exeger's flexible solar cell, Powerfoyle allows electronic devices to become self-powered, saving over 1 billion disposable batteries each year

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4 June 2024

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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31 May 2024

Financing a green transition for all

The EIB’s role is to help achieve the European Union’s long-term objectives through the provision of financing. As a result, the number one priority to which it devotes the bulk of its funding is now to limit global warming and adapt to the effects of climate change.

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2 May 2024

EU delivers: Affordable living in northern Sweden

A city’s plan to improve daily life and attract green industries gets a lift from EU finance

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We improve the lives of citizens in the EU and beyond. We support small businesses, while enhancing climate action and innovation. We also focus on energy transition and urban sustainability. We create prosperity for all EU regions, so that they reach their full potential.

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The EIB economic survey of investments in Sweden

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