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CEB presents the results of five new InvestEU Advisory Hub market studies of social infrastructure needs in EU Member States
02 November 2026
Paris – Following on previous studies of selected EU markets, the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) has commissioned a new series assessing social infrastructure investment needs in five EU countries: Cyprus, Denmark, Luxembourg, Malta, and Sweden.
The studies examine current and future investment needs in six social infrastructure sectors:
- Affordable social housing;
- Student housing;
- Housing for the elderly;
- Universities and vocational training centres;
- Pre-school facilities;
- Hospitals.
Drawing on a detailed assessment of needs and financing gaps, the purpose of the studies is to identify practical pathways for scaling up investment and delivering sustainable solutions.
The study series was commissioned by the CEB, with field implementation and data collection carried out by PricewaterhouseCoopers. The study was financed with support from the InvestEU Advisory Hub, which is funded by the European Commission. The Advisory Hub supports project development and preparation, complementing the InvestEU Fund, which mobilises public and private investment through an EU budget guarantee.
The previous studies are available here.
The CEB will organise a series of virtual events to disseminate the results of these new studies, engage in discussions with various social infrastructure stakeholders and inform interested parties of the opportunities in the five EU countries.
Save the dates
The virtual events will take place on the following dates:
- Malta – 9 November, 14:30 CET – Registration link
- Cyprus – 10 November, 14:30 CET – Registration link
- Denmark – 30 November, 11:00 CET – Registration link
- Luxembourg – 1 December, 14:30 CET – Registration Link
- Sweden – 3 December, 15:00 CET – Registration Link
Secure your attendance by registering now!
To register, please click on your country or countries of interest and follow the instructions provided. A link to join the virtual event will be shared with registered participants ahead of the meeting.
For any questions or technical issues, please contact arina.hube@coebank.org.
The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) is a multilateral development bank with an exclusively social mandate from its 43 member countries. The CEB finances investment projects and provides technical assistance in social sectors such as education, health and affordable housing, while focusing on the needs of vulnerable people, as well as on the social dimensions of climate change and the environment. Borrowers include governments, local and regional authorities, public and private banks, non-profit organisations and others. The CEB, which has a triple-A credit rating, funds itself through international capital markets. In addition, the CEB receives funds from donors to complement its activities.