Germany and the EIB

We financed major infrastructure projects, such as the electrification of the North-South rail link. We also helped clean up the Emscher River, formerly known as the "Sewer of the Ruhr area", which has been completely wastewater-free since 2021.

Our financing helped BioNTech to develop its highly effective COVID-19 vaccine at the beginning of the pandemic. We also supported energy-efficient affordable housing and made public transport carbon-free.

At a glance

The EIB provides finance and expertise for sound and sustainable investment projects in Germany.

Last year’s EIB Group activity in Germany by priority

(In € million, last updated at previous year end)

EIB activity in Germany by sector since start of operations

EIB Group activity in Germany in 2023

EIB stories in Germany

Individual stories speak far louder than figures and charts. Discover how our work improves the quality of life in Germany and beyond.

23 October 2024 Tamar Shiloh Vidon

Take a ‘teledrive’

German startup Vay introduces innovative car-sharing with teledriven electric vehicles operated by remote drivers

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15 October 2024 Andreia Nuno Alice Nour Tamar Shiloh Vidon

The other renewables

Renewable energies such as geothermal, wave and biomass offer a promising back-up for solar and wind.

Germany Sweden Canada Portugal Czechia European Union Research, innovation and technology Climate action and environment Energy
25 July 2024 Amy Serafin

Plain language translator

German company creates a translation program that simplifies bureaucratic language, making life easier for seniors and people with cognitive disabilities

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4 July 2024 Amy Serafin

Vegan fish

German company creates fish alternatives that taste and look just like the original, but are 100% seaweed-based, creating a sustainable alternative to fishing

Water Sustainability Germany European Union Climate action and environment Corporate Water, wastewater management
26 June 2024

Germany and the EIB

We have worked in Germany since 1960, financing infrastructure projects, innovation and energy efficient affordable housing. We financed major infrastructure projects, such as the electrification of the North-South rail link. We also helped clean up the Emscher River, formerly known as the "Sewer of the Ruhr area", which has been completely wastewater-free since 2021. Our financing helped BioNTech to develop its highly effective COVID-19 vaccine at the beginning of the pandemic. We also supported energy efficient affordable housing and made public transport carbon-free.

Germany European Union
4 June 2024 Nadia Calviño

What the EU has done for us

With the European Parliament elections around the corner, many will ask what the European Union has done for us since the last election in 2019. Here are some of the highlights

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2 May 2024 Peter Koh

EU delivers: New commuter trains for Germany

New trains financed by the EU ease congestion and reduce delays for rail commuters in Munich

Infrastructure Mobility Germany European Union Transport
18 January 2024 Amy Serafin

Smart rolling

Company develops a smart wheelchair system which users control with head gestures giving those with severe muscle diseases more mobility and independence

Mobility United States Austria Germany Finland The Netherlands Switzerland France EFTA countries European Union Research, innovation and technology Transport
21 December 2023 Nikola Simic

The invisible made visible

Doctors spend third of their time on documentation. A German health tech startup uses artificial intelligence to cut time spent on medical reports and improve patient care

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7 December 2023 Amy Serafin

A lightbulb moment

Company creates balcony-designed, lightweight solar panels to provide cities with more renewable energy access

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BioNTech advances towards COVID-19 vaccine with EIB backing

When Özlem Türeci and her husband, Uğur Şahin, announced that the COVID-19 vaccine developed by their company, BioNTech, had excellent results in its latest tests, the couple took a short break from their round-the-clock research schedule. But only long enough to drink a cup of tea.

Conscious of the vital nature of their research, the two immune engineers have led the Mainz-based company to the frontrunner’s spot in the race for a vaccine.

Find out more in our blog story

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The EIB economic survey of investments in Germany

The EIB, with the help of dozens of academics, practitioners and policymakers, surveyed 12,500 firms and 500 big cities across Europe to find out what is driving or holding back investment.

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