-- The European Investment Bank Group has approved 10 billion euros ($11.7 billion) in new financing, including about 2 billion euros to accelerate Europe's clean energy transition and strengthen energy security, the lender said on Thursday.
The funding includes backing for offshore wind projects in Germany, solar generation in Italy, and renewable adoption by businesses in Austria, alongside investments to improve heating efficiency in Latvia and expand electricity grid capacity in the Netherlands.
The EIB said the funding comes as Europe grapples with energy supply disruptions amid the war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East.
Nadia Calvino, president of EIB Group, said that Europe needs to break free from its fossil fuel dependence, as evidenced by the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
The financing aligns with the European Commission's clean energy agenda, including its 'Clean Energy Investment Strategy' unveiled in March 2026 and the 'AccelerateEU' plan released this week, both of which are aimed at accelerating the transition away from fossil fuels.