Malta and the EIB

We invested in many major infrastructure projects, such as a new parliament building, an open-air theatre and Valletta’s City Gate, a UNESCO World Heritage site. More recently, we committed to supporting telecom operator Epic in implementing its mobile network modernisation programme, including the continued development of its state-of-the-art 5G mobile infrastructure.

At a glance

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

Last year’s EIB Group activity in Malta by priority

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

EIB activity in Malta by sector since start of operations

EIB stories in the Malta

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

27 June 2024

Malta and the EIB

We have worked in Malta since 1979, supporting many small businesses by lending to local banks. We invested in many major infrastructure projects, such as a new parliament building, an open-air theatre and Valletta’s City Gate, a UNESCO World Heritage site. More recently, we committed to supporting telecom operator Epic in implementing its mobile network modernisation programme, including the continued development of its state-of-the-art 5G mobile infrastructure.

Malta European Union
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: Small business finance in Malta

Bank of Valletta helps Malta SMEs innovate and create new jobs thanks to an EU programme

Start-ups Private sector Guarantees Technology Information technology Malta European Union Research, innovation and technology Balanced regional development Venture capital & equity Corporate SMEs Economics
15 March 2024

SMEs: The small giants of Europe

The European Investment Bank Group provided €20 billion in financing to small and middle-sized companies in Europe in 2023, supporting more than 400 000 businesses and sustaining over 5,4 million jobs. In Malta, Calypso Radio used this financing to modernise its studios.

Find out more about our support for small and medium-sized companies (SMEs)

Malta European Union SMEs
27 July 2023 Dawid A. Fusiek

Wired for the future

A company modernises the island’s 5G network in Malta, providing better coverage and connectivity for remote working and economic development

Infrastructure Malta European Union Research, innovation and technology Development
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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14 July 2022 Dawid A. Fusiek

Small island, big impact

Backed by an EU programme, Bank of Valletta helps Malta SMEs innovate, and create new jobs after the COVID-19 pandemic

Malta European Union Research, innovation and technology SMEs
13 May 2019 Nikola Simic

I Got a Job: Christopher and opera find a new home in Malta

Composer and conductor Christopher Muscat reinvents his career and writes a new chapter in the story of the iconic Malta Royal Opera House, backed by the EU.

Urban agenda Infrastructure Malta European Union Infrastructure Urban development
27 October 2017 Matt Rees

Be smart: Smart city finance for your citizens

A smart city uses technology to improve services to its citizens and to deliver a better environment for people to live in by tackling challenges such as mobility, climate change, migration and security. But smart cities aren’t just about the technology.

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27 October 2017 Allar Tankler

A birds-eye view of smart city regeneration

How the EIB’s JASPERS program helped Malta’s smart city rejuvenation strategy really take off.

Infrastructure Jaspers Financial instruments Smart cities Social housing Malta European Union Infrastructure Urban development Balanced regional development

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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 Malta

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