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European Investment Bank Offers 45 Million Credit Line to Slovak Lender VB for Climate and Other Projects

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A 45 million credit line from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to Slovak lender VB aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Mid-Caps, and public entities in tackling climate change. The operation will benefit companies in Slovakia's cohesion regions, where per capita income is below the European Union average. The EIB credit line is the final tranche of a 95 million operation agreed in October 2023 with VB to support relatively small projects by Slovak companies and bolster their working capital.

Key Takeaways:

  • The EIB credit line of 45 million will be directed to companies in Slovakia's cohesion regions, supporting projects to tackle climate change.
  • SMEs, Mid-Caps, and public entities in Slovakia's cohesion regions will be eligible for the green financing.
  • The operation aims to catalyse at least 190 million in total investments, with matching contributions from VB and other funders.
  • At least 10% of the financing will support initiatives to counter climate change, such as energy efficiency and sustainable transport.
  • The EIB credit line will offer beneficiaries favourable financing terms, including longer loan maturities and flexible interest rates.

Statistics:

  • The EIB credit line is the final tranche of a 95 million operation agreed in October 2023 with VB.
  • At least 90% of the financing is slated for projects in Slovakia's cohesion regions.
  • Approximately half of the EIB's financing within the European Union is directed towards cohesion regions.
  • Around 60% of the EIB Group's annual financing supports projects directly contributing to climate change mitigation, adaptation, and a healthier environment.

Sources:

  • European Investment Bank: The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the long-term lending institution of the European Union, owned by its Member States.
  • European Investment Bank: The EIB Group, which also includes the European Investment Fund (EIF), signed nearly 89 billion in new financing for over 900 high-impact projects in 2024.
  • The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the long-term lending institution of the European Union, owned by its Member States.

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