60 years of European solidarity

Explore the Council of Europe Development Bank's (CEB) journey through six decades of European solidarity in this brochure. Founded in 1956 as the "Council of Europe Resettlement Fund," the CEB emerged from the aftermath of World War II, initially focusing on aiding refugees and migrants. How has the CEB evolved from addressing post-war population displacement to tackling modern challenges like social cohesion and the migrant crisis? Discover key moments, including the Vienna and Strasbourg Summits, and learn how the CEB's mission has expanded to support social integration, environmental management and public infrastructure across its 41 member states, including Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, and Turkey.