The Commission presents a new package on investment and citizen energy, and Ursula von der Leyen changes course on nuclear policy. Meanwhile, short-term responses to rising energy prices focus increasingly on emissions trading.
By Manuel Berkel
In its draft investment strategy for the energy sector, the Commission describes how the European Investment Bank will mitigate one of the biggest cost drivers of the energy transition. The EU will also provide guarantees for certain nuclear power plants.
By Manuel Berkel
The European Investment Bank is mobilizing EUR 3 billion to support the decarbonization of buildings and transportation, frontloading ETS 2 revenues to help citizens transition to carbon-neutral alternatives.
By Lukas Knigge and Lukas Bayer
The EIB has drastically increased its commitment in the defense sector. More than four billion euros were invested in military infrastructure and research, which represents a clear reorientation of its financial policy.
By Stephan Israel
EIB Vice-President Nicola Beer has called on the Commission to adapt its draft for the Multiannual Financial Framework. Beer sees advantages for Europe in the global race for critical raw materials.
By Manuel Berkel and János Allenbach-Ammann
In a letter to the President of the European Council, EIB President Nadia Calviño pledges financial support to member states for the development of infrastructure to defend against drones.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
