Croatia and the EIB

We rebuilt parts of the national railway, linking Croatia to Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina. We upgraded Dubrovnik airport, making it easier for people to reach other parts of the world. We financed battery technology for the world’s fastest electric car, providing jobs in Croatia and developing innovative solutions for electro-mobility in Europe.

At a glance

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

Last year’s EIB Group activity in Croatia by priority

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

EIB activity in Croatia by sector since start of operations

EIB Group activity in Croatia in 2023

EIB stories in Croatia

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

19 September 2024 Andreia Nuno Catherine McSweeney

When nature provides the solution

The European Investment Bank and The Nature Conservancy develop nature-based infrastructure solutions to help Croatia with climate adaptation and water security

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26 June 2024

Croatia and the EIB

We have worked in Croatia since 1977, financing key infrastructure and transport links to neighbouring countries. We rebuilt parts of the national railway, linking Croatia to Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina. We upgraded Dubrovnik airport, making it easier for people to reach other parts of the world. We financed battery technology for the world’s fastest electric car, providing jobs in Croatia and developing innovative solutions for electro-mobility in Europe.

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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 Dawid A. Fusiek

EU delivers: Backing business in Croatia

Small businesses power the Croatian economy. But they often struggle to get finance. European Union financing is changing that

Start-ups Private sector Guarantees Technology Information technology Croatia European Union Research, innovation and technology Balanced regional development Venture capital & equity Corporate SMEs Economics
26 April 2023 Dawid A. Fusiek

Driving Croatian growth

Small businesses power the Croatian economy. But they often struggle to get finance. Three European guarantees are changing that

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6 February 2023 Dawid A. Fusiek

A bridge to the future

Croatia built a new bridge, modernised railway lines and water systems, and brought lasers to its university with a European programme loan

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3 February 2023 Dawid A. Fusiek

Powering Croatia

Several energy projects aim to make Croatia greener, ensure a secure energy supply, and improve lives in Zagreb

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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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25 May 2022 Nikola Simic

Best in (virtual) class

With the European Union’s support for Croatia digital education, more than 1 300 schools, 20 000 teachers and 455 000 students usher in a new era of online learning

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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

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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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(generally less than €25m)

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The EIB economic survey of investments in Croatia

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