France and the EIB

We have devoted more than two-thirds of our lending in France to the fight against global warming and adapting to its effects. We also helped the public and private sectors to mitigate the impact of the health and energy crisis on the economy.

At a glance

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

Last year’s EIB Group activity in France by priority

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

EIB activity in France by sector since start of operations

EIB Group activity in France in 2023

EIB stories in France

Individual stories speak far louder than figures and charts. Discover how our work improves the quality of life in France 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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15 October 2024 Peter Koh Dawid A. Fusiek

Cables and batteries: the next big thing?

Integrating renewables into energy networks is a major challenge. Here's how the sector is tackling the issue and some innovations to expect in the coming years.

Sustainability Italy Spain Ireland Greece France European Union Research, innovation and technology Climate action and environment Energy Corporate
10 September 2024

The EIB: Building a stronger France and a Stronger Europe

An innovative company developing an exoskeleton for everyday use, a farm producing climate resilient seeds, a new and sustainable transport system for the Île de France region and a manufacturing plant that will produce high efficiency lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. These are just some of many EIB Group investments in France.

France European Union Urban development Research, innovation and technology Transport Climate action and environment SMEs
26 July 2024 Brian Power

Paris dives into the Games

The Olympics showcase urban infrastructure projects like water and transport that improve long-term quality of life for all Parisians

Infrastructure Water Sustainability France European Union Urban development Transport Climate action and environment Corporate Water, wastewater management
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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31 May 2024 Ambroise Fayolle

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.

Italy Sweden France European Union Research, innovation and technology Transport Climate action and environment SMEs Water, wastewater management
30 May 2024 Tamar Shiloh Vidon

Giga-push for European batteries

France startup Verkor is building a gigafactory in Dunkirk to mass-produce battery cells for 300 000 electric cars each year

France European Union Research, innovation and technology Climate action and environment Energy
2 May 2024 Janel Siemplenski Lefort

EU delivers: Floating wind power in France

Ports in Occitania undergo huge expansion to support two floating wind farms in the Mediterranean, backed by EU financing

Infrastructure Climate change Climate Sustainability France European Union Climate action and environment Energy Corporate
25 January 2024 Amy Serafin

A win for the nannies

Gribouilli, winner of the first prize in the European Investment Bank Institute’s 2023 Social Innovation Tournament, creates a network of nannies in Paris to share knowledge and experience, promoting inclusion and support.

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18 January 2024 Amy Serafin

Smart rolling

Company develops a smart wheelchair system which users control with head gestures giving those with severe muscle diseases more mobility and independence

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The EIB economic survey of investments in France

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