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The CEB presents the results of three new InvestEU Advisory Hub market studies of social infrastructure needs in EU Member States
06 May 2025
Paris – Following a first round of market studies in 2024, the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) has commissioned additional studies to assess the social sector infrastructure investment needs in three European Union (EU) countries: Germany, Ireland and the Netherlands.
In each country, the studies examine six sectors:
- Affordable social housing
- Student housing
- Housing for the elderly
- Universities and vocational training centres
- Pre-school facilities
- Hospitals
The results are intended to contribute to the development of market responsive solutions by identifying and quantifying needs and funding gaps.
These studies are funded by the European Commission, through the InvestEU Advisory Hub, which supports the identification, preparation and development of investment projects across selected EU countries. The Advisory Hub complements the InvestEU Fund, which mobilises public and private investment through an EU budget guarantee. The previous nine 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 available under InvestEU.
Save the dates
The virtual events will take place on the following dates:
Ireland – 15 May 2025, 11:00-12:00 CET
The Netherlands – 5 June, 2025, 11:00-12:00 CET
Germany – 12 June, 2025, 11:00-12:00 CET
Secure your attendance by registering now!
To register, please send an email to jana.strien@coebank.org. A link for the virtual meeting will be shared with registered participants before the event.
The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) is a multilateral development bank, whose unique mission is to promote social cohesion in its 43 member states across Europe. The CEB finances investment in social sectors, including education, health and affordable housing, with a focus on the needs of vulnerable people. Borrowers include governments, local and regional authorities, public and private banks, non-profit organisations and others. As a multilateral bank with an excellent credit rating, the CEB funds itself on the international capital markets. It approves projects according to strict social, environmental and governance criteria, and provides technical assistance. In addition, the CEB receives funds from donors to complement its activities.