European Investment Bank

EIB has invested 75 mln euros in municipal infrastructure

BELGRADE - Since 2005, when it came to Serbia, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has invested 75 mln euros in infrastructure in local self-government communities through a municipal loan implemented by the Ministry of Economy, says Dubravka Negre, head of the EIB Regional Representation for the Western Balkans.

Varoufakis tells Macron to adopt the “empty-chair” tactic

Former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis supports Macron’s federalist proposals on the euro single currency but believes only a real threat could make Germany budge on the issue.

More than fifty years ago, in 1965, French President Charles de Gaulle withdrew his ministers from the Council of the EU, de facto vetoing all decisions.

Eurobank extends deal with EIF for small firms

Eurobank extended last year's agreement with the European Investment Fund (EIF) to provide financing for small businesses, doubling the amount of available funding to 260 million euros, Greece's third largest lender said on Wednesday. Small businesses form the backbone of Greece's economy, which is gradually recovering from a multi-year deep recession.

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