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    In transit: Supporting migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Learn more about the cooperation between European Investment Bank, IOM and the CEB to improve living conditions of migrants and refugees in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

    Bosnia and Herzegovina Refugees and migrants

  • Larnaca

    Financing water resilience to face climate challenges

    On the occasion of the World Water Week 2023 we take the opportunity to delve into some of our projects that exemplify our dedication to creating a more water-wise future.

    Cyprus, Lithuania Protection of the environment

  • Czech Republic textbooks for refugees from Ukraine

    A sense of community: supporting the inclusion of Ukrainian refugees in the Czech Republic

    With a grant amount of close to €400 000 through the Migrant and Refugee Fund, the CEB has been supporting the Refugee Facilities Administration of the Ministry of Interior in welcoming and integrating refugees from Ukraine since 2022.

    Czech Republic Refugees and migrants

  • Zada Avdicevic Bosnia

    Her own boss: empowering women entrepreneurs

    On International Women’s Day 2023 we are showcasing the CEB’s support to a microfinance organisation Mi-Bospo, which enables women to start and grow successful small businesses in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

    Bosnia and Herzegovina Microfinance

  • Ukraine photocollage

    Our Ukraine response: a photo story

    We disbursed €6.9 million from Migrant and Refugee Fund to provide aid to refugees from Ukraine through partner institutions or national authorities. In this photo story we are bringing you snippets of what our financial aid is helping achieve on the ground.

    Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Slovak Republic

  • Vaiko raidos klinika

    The CEB and central credit unions join forces to support Lithuanian MSMEs

    The CEB constantly expands its support to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across its countries of operation. Recently we began working with the credit union sector in Lithuania, signing loan agreements with two central credit unions to support MSMEs throughout the country.

    Lithuania MSME financing

  • Croatia preschool facilities

    VIDEO: Financing preschool facilities in Croatia

    For more than 20 years we have been partnering with HBOR - Hrvatska banka za obnovu i razvitak to finance social infrastructure across Croatia.

    Croatia Education and vocational training

  • Healthcare

    Rabobank and the CEB: driving sustainable change

    The CEB has a well-established relationship with Rabobank, the Netherlands’ major cooperative bank and key financier of the social economy. Two CEB loans in particular have enabled Rabobank to support sectors with considerable social value in the Netherlands: healthcare and education.

    Netherlands Health and social care

  • Theresa at Broome Lodge

    A home for all

    On the occasion of the CEB’s annual Joint Meeting of the Governing Board and the Administrative Council held in Dublin, Ireland from 7-10 July, a delegation visited Broome Lodge, a housing project that received CEB financing through Ireland’s state-owned Housing Finance Agency (HFA).

    Ireland Social and affordable housing

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    Diagnosing success for a pioneering company

    As we mark the MSME Day on 27 June, we look at how the CEB is helping an innovative business in Hungary to become a big player on the global stage.

    Hungary MSME financing

  • Gerbiceva Ljubljana

    Off to a great start: supporting affordable housing for Slovenia’s young people

    A new youth community building in Ljubljana, which is part-funded by the CEB, is providing modern, affordable accommodation, and social support, to young people as they complete their education and start their careers.

    Slovenia Social and affordable housing

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    New IPL Campus in Lille: building a future for research on Pasteur’s legacy

    The CEB has approved loans to the Institut Pasteur de Lille which will help complete the restructuring and modernisation of the campus of one of the leading scientific players of the Hauts-de-France. In addition to patient care, the Institute contributes to the development of new preventive treatments and tools - activities that will be boosted through the Bank’s involvement.

    France Health and social care

  • Ania Kulaga, entrepreneur

    A driving force for change

    CEB borrower, PerMicro, has supported a determined Ukrainian-born woman entrepreneur, Ania Kulaga to create her own beauty business in Italy. In turn, Ania is supporting fellow Ukrainians fleeing the war in their country.

    Italy MSME financing

  • Kryzmarlem Peraza, 33, and Luisana Gines, 25

    A sweet success for women migrants

    Through its work with Spain’s MicroBank, the CEB is supporting women migrants to build successful microbusinesses, fulfil their potential and fully integrate into Spanish society.

    Spain MSME financing

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    Empowering women entrepreneurs

    The latest CEB programme loan approved to longstanding microfinance partner, MicroBank, is enabling female-led micro, small and medium sized businesses in Spain to access finance and create successful businesses.

    Spain MSME financing

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    In good health: financing essential hospital services in Galicia

    An €85 million CEB project loan to Xunta de Galicia, the regional government of Galicia, will strengthen health services across the region, modernizing them and adapting them to current demands.

    Spain Health and social care

  • Barcelona bus TMB

    Clean, inclusive public transport for Barcelona

    A new public sector financing facility (PFF) from the CEB will help to improve Barcelona’s public transport system, enhance the city’s air quality and reduce inequalities by offering enhanced services to people living in the city’s poorer districts. Over 2.3 million people are set to benefit from the upgrades.

    Spain Protection of the environment

  • Nantes sustainable mobility

    Making mobility sustainable in Nantes

    With the 300,000 daily journeys into and out of the French metropolitan area of Nantes Métropole set to double by 2030, an efficient and attractive public transport system is a priority. A €150 million public sector financing facility from the CEB is helping to make this a reality.

    France Protection of the environment

  • WBG-Nuremberg-Sigena

    Supporting Nuremberg’s commitment to social integration

    The Nuremberg city administration is wholeheartedly committed to actively realising human rights, and to the integration of all people living in Nuremberg. The CEB is supporting the City to solve substantial challenges.

    Germany Education and vocational training, Social and affordable housing, Refugees and migrants

  • Safer streets and greener spaces

    CEB at COP26: Linking social and climate agendas

    The recovery from the global pandemic is very likely to be marked by the issue of inequalities, as these have tended to increase despite the importance of welfare measures. At COP26 the CEB championed commitments that put social inclusion at the heart of climate-friendly policies.

    Protection of the environment

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