Denmark and the EIB

Besides the Øresund Bridge, we played a key role in supporting innovative technologies and the country’s green transition. We financed electric locomotives for the Danish State Railways, Vestas Wind Systems’s wind power technology and Fredericia - Everfuel’s green hydrogen production and storage.

At a glance

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

Last year’s EIB Group activity in Denmark by priority

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

EIB activity in Denmark by sector since start of operations

EIB stories in Denmark

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

15 October 2024 Andreia Nuno Chiara Robotti Chris Knight

‘We need more wind power’

What is the future of wind power? Wind energy has the potential to provide a big part of the power we need. Here’s how the sector is building, and some of the innovations you’ll see in coming years

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26 June 2024

Denmark and the EIB

We have worked in Denmark since 1973, financing key transport and digital infrastructure, renewable energy and innovation.

Beside the Øresund Bridge, we played a key role in supporting innovative technologies and the country's green transition. We financed electric locomotives for the Danish State Railways, Vestas Wind Systems's wind power technology and Fredericia - Everfuels green hydrogen production and storage.

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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 Matt Rees

EU delivers: Denmark rail goes electric

Denmark’s rail company DSB goes electric, cutting emissions and meeting customer preferences, with EU financial backing

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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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12 December 2022 Janel Siemplenski Lefort

Turning up wind power

Price pressures and increasingly extreme environments push wind turbine innovation

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16 November 2022

The answer is green

While we all know that energy efficiency and renewable energy are the keys to fighting climate change in the long term, they are also a vital part of the solution to the current energy crisis.

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10 March 2022 Chris Welsch

An apple a day keeps cows happy

Danish company’s sustainable apple leather saves animals and reduces chemical waste in waterways

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3 February 2022 Chris Welsch

A sweet solution to pollution

Two Danish scientists brew a homemade sugary solution for sustainable plastic recycling that will cut down on waste and help the circular economy

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23 December 2021 Dawid A. Fusiek

Subatomic climate solutions

A neutron source facility in Sweden seeks to bring European materials research and green innovation to unmatched levels

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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 Denmark

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