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The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group), which consists of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF), provided loans, guarantees and equity commitments worth €494 million for projects in Bulgaria in 2022. EIB green financing in Bulgaria reached €241 million, which represented 50% of total EIB activity in the country.

The Council decided to set two price caps for petroleum products falling under CN code 2710 which originate in or are exported from Russia.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 04 Feb 2023 This decision will hit Russia's revenues even harder and reduce its ability to wage war in Ukraine. It will also help stabilise global energy markets, benefitting countries across the world.

Main agenda items, approximate timing and press opportunities.

Overview of the main subjects to be discussed at meetings of the Council of the EU over the next two weeks and upcoming media events.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 6-12 February 2023

EIB Global, the arm of the European Investment Bank (EIB) devoted to activities outside the European Union, has unlocked €76 million to further support the modernisation of Serbia’s education and sustainable transport infrastructure. This includes a €40 million loan to build, renovate and equip educational facilities across the country. Most of the investments will be made in regional training centres that offer upper secondary vocational training and education. These infrastructure improvements will provide modern learning conditions and improve the quality of education, while also increasing productivity and employability in the country.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, European Council Michel and European Commission President von der Leyen held a press conference concluding the EU-Ukraine summit in Kyiv.