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European Commission Speech Brussels, 12 Apr 2024 Dear Elisa, Distinguished guests, Dear friends of cohesion policy Just a few months ago we bade farewell to one of Europe's greatest leaders, Jacques Delors. Hi...

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) published today the results of its comparative study on the modelling of market and credit risk in internal models based on year-end 2022 data.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and BCC Banca Iccrea, parent company of the BCC Iccrea Group, have signed an agreement that will help unlock more than €400 million of new finance for small and medium businesses (SMEs) and mid-caps. The operation, announced today in Rome by EIB Vice-President Gelsomina Vigliotti and Managing Director of BCC Iccrea Group Mauro Pastore, supports access to credit on favourable terms and aims to promote innovation and projects located in the South of Italy, reflecting the strong commitment of both institutions to promoting the digital transition and economic cohesion in the country.

European Commission Speech Brussels, 12 Apr 2024 Dear Minister Dalle, Honourable Members of the European Parliament, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a pleasure to be here today, surrounded by young people from all...

The European Investment Bank (EIB), the bank of the European Union, and the Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine have concluded a new agreement to further facilitate the implementation of the Ukraine Public Buildings Energy Efficiency programme and contribute to much-needed energy efficiency and war-related emergency efforts, in particular within the healthcare sector. The cooperation agreement provides for a €5 million investment grant from the Eastern Europe Energy Efficiency and Environment Partnership (E5P), on top of a €300 million EIB loan. 

The European Investment Bank (EIB) gave the go-ahead for €400 million in financing for the Republic of Estonia to support green and digital investments in the country. The financing is the second and final tranche of a €700 million EIB loan to bolster the Estonian economy.

​EU cities and regions are urging to accelerate action at all levels of government for a more sustainable future by aligning the climate objectives, biodiversity targets and sustainable development goals (SDGs). In its ​draft opinion​, the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) underlines that these global frameworks are substantially interconnected and should be tackled in synergy, from local to global level.