The EIB is the bank of the European Union. As the largest multilateral borrower and lender by volume, we provide finance and expertise for sound and sustainable investment projects which contribute to furthering EU policy objectives. More than 90% of our activity is focused on Europe but we also implement the financial aspects of the EU's external and development policies.

We support projects that make a significant contribution to growth, employment, regional cohesion, and, environmental sustainability in Europe and beyond. Specifically, our six priorities, as defined in our operational plan, are:

Supporting the creators of 80% of new jobs (small and medium sized enterprises)
Addressing economic and social imbalances between the regions (cohesion)
Protecting and improving the natural and urban environment (environmental sustainability)
Promoting innovation through investment in ICT and human and social capital (knowledge economy)
Linking regional and national infrastructure of transport and energy (trans-European networks)
Supporting a competitive and secure energy supply (sustainable energy)