CEB: the social development bank for Europe

Key figures 2025

projects

in healthcare, education, housing, jobs, transport

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countries

of which 15 Target Group Countries

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€4.5 bn

loans approved

for social investment projects across Europe

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€2.6 bn

Social Inclusion Bonds issued

or over 40% of the CEB’s borrowing volume

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17 Mar 2026

Opening Speech by Governor Carlo Monticelli at CEB's 70th anniversary in Warsaw, Poland

As the Council of Europe Development Bank marks its seventieth anniversary, it is worth reflecting on the reasons why social investment has mattered in Europe – and why it matters today with renewed urgency.

17 Mar 2026

CEB governing bodies meet in Warsaw and re-elect Governor Monticelli for a new 5-year term

At a time when national budgets are strained by multiple crises and authorities across Europe face growing pressure to respond to rising social needs, the Bank’s shareholders highlighted the importance of sustained investment in social infrastructure and essential services – especially at the local level – to maintain social cohesion and to reach the most disadvantaged.

16 Mar 2026

WINGS-Ukraine wins CEB Award for Social Cohesion 2026

Women-led initiative recognised for helping women facing violence, poverty and health risks during the war in Ukraine; projects from North Macedonia and Romania named runners-up

17 Mar 2026

Opening Speech by Governor Carlo Monticelli at CEB's 70th anniversary in Warsaw, Poland

17 Mar 2026

CEB governing bodies meet in Warsaw and re-elect Governor Monticelli for a new 5-year term

16 Mar 2026

WINGS-Ukraine wins CEB Award for Social Cohesion 2026

Women-led initiative recognised for helping women facing violence, poverty and health risks during the war in Ukraine; projects from North Macedonia and Romania named runners-up

16 Mar 2026

At its annual Joint Meeting in Warsaw, CEB approves eleven loans totalling close to €800 million

The CEB has approved elevenloans totalling close to €800 million, with around two thirds of the volume directed to the Bank’s Target Group Countries and a strong focus on education, health, social care and affordable housing. Reflecting the CEB’s sustained commitment to Ukraine’s recovery, two loans were approved for the country, bringing the total approvals for Ukraine to €673 million since its accession to the Bank in June 2023.

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Impact stories

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Housing

A new way of living: how Catalonia is making housing more affordable and inclusive

Thanks to a €31 million loan from the CEB, Sostre Cívic started developing a large number of cooperative housing units across Catalonia.

Ćazija Poljaković, Partner Microcredit client

Microfinance

Warmer homes, greener future: Energy efficiency meets microfinance

In cooperation with Partner Microcredit Foundation, the CEB is helping families in Bosnia and Herzegovina invest in affordable energy-saving upgrades that lower heating costs, cut emissions and improve daily life. In a country where energy poverty remains widespread, these investments are helping to turn climate action into a just transition.

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