EU finance ministers endorse ambitious strategy to build on strengths of EIB Group, focus on eight core priorities and deploy institution’s full potential

EU finance ministers endorse ambitious strategy to build on strengths of EIB Group, focus on eight core priorities and deploy institution’s full potential

• President Nadia Calviño shares her vision for the EIB Group going forward at an informal Economic and Financial Affairs Council (Ecofin) meeting in Ghent.
• At the heart of the approach is an ambitious plan to support Europe’s leadership in the twin green and digital transitions and to close the investment gap in innovation, new technologies, and physical and social infrastructure for the benefit of Europe’s regions, businesses and citizens.
• The EIB president also outlined plans to step up EIB Group financing for Europe’s security and defence, with a strong focus on new technologies, critical infrastructure such as border control, cybersecurity, space and dual-use technologies like drones, giving fresh impetus to supporting new and stronger partnerships. Work is now underway with the European Commission and other key stakeholders on the scope and definition of “dual-use” technologies. (...)