Finance

Green Forum   |   21 May, 2025 at 8:27 PM

EBRD invests €76 million in VGP green bond expansion

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has subscribed €76 million under VGP's existing green bond programme. VGP is a pan-European developer of premium logistics and semi-industrial real estate.

Green Forum   |   13 March, 2025 at 7:53 PM

EIB financing in Poland hit €5.7 billion in 2024

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group's financing in Poland rose 10% on the year in 2024, reaching €5.7 billion and helping accelerate modern development of cities and regions, as well as energy transition.

Green Forum   |   10 March, 2025 at 8:04 PM

EU approves €436 million aid for hydrogen in Austria and Lithuania

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €400 million Austrian State aid scheme, and a €36 million Lithuanian State aid scheme, to support the production of renewable hydrogen through the European Hydrogen Bank's “Auctions-as-a-Service” tool for the auction closing in 2025.

Green Forum   |   5 February, 2025 at 8:14 AM

CaixaBank and BPI fund R.Power €38.6M for solar

Power, one of the largest independent renewable energy producers in Europe, has announced its first international project finance agreement with CaixaBank, S.A. and Banco BPI, totaling €38.6 million.

Green Forum   |   25 December, 2024 at 4:08 PM

Romania offers solar and wind grants to agri-food firms

The Agency for Financing Rural Investments (AFIR) has launched a new funding call, offering €150 million in grants for photovoltaic and wind power projects for self-consumption in Romania.

Green Forum   |   23 December, 2024 at 3:59 PM

EU surpasses €300 billion in RRF funding

The European Commission allocated €26.8 billion in loans and grants under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) to Czechia, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Romania.

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Environment

EU launches €1 billion ocean pact

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