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The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) will update its policies and framework for lending to the security and defence industry. This includes an update of the definition of dual-use goods and infrastructure, as well as support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups, and a commitment to accelerate the deployment of funds to strengthen Europe’s security and defence capabilities.
Boosting EIB Group support to safeguard Europe´s peace and security is one of the top strategic priorities outlined by President Calviño and endorsed by EU Finance Ministers, at their February meeting and by the European Parliament. It was then agreed that concrete proposals would be discussed in April. The EIB Group Security and Defence Industry Action Plan was...
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