Tag: European Union
AfDB president calls on Europe to harness African energy
As EU nations return to coal amid concerns about Russian gas, Dr Akinwumi Adesina points out great energy opportunities in Africa if finance can be raised.
EBRD provides next €45m for Corridor Vc Bosnia highway
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development provides latest grant to Corridor Vc for construction works on two motorway sections.
EU Sustainable Finance Taxonomy attacked over nuclear and gas
New rules may be the most ambitious action ever taken on climate change but inclusion of some gas and nuclear power proves controversial.
EBRD green financing hit €5.4bn in 2021
Full year investment reaches €10.4bn, with green financing making up over 50% for the first time.
Davos: EU and USA talk security and technology
Day four at Davos examined some of the resilience challenges that have been highlighted by the pandemic, with both the USA and EU speaking on the subject.
Davos: Leaders call for renewal of global trust
Japanese prime minister seeks a new form of capitalism as EU commission stresses the need to amplify measures against climate change.
AIIB approves €300m for Turkey-Bulgaria railway
Major high speed rail project aims to increase rail transport safety, passenger and freight capacity as well as speed between Turkey and the European Union.
EBRD announces backing for green bonds, busses and energy efficiency
As the EU looks to its partners for its Global gateway programme, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development announces funding for sustainable bus schemes, green finance initiatives and energy efficiency.
Turkey-Bulgaria railway project boosts agriculture and environment
The Ispartakule-Cerkezkoy high speed railway is taking remarkable steps to boost local agriculture and preserve rare bird populations as it connects to the EU Trans-European Transport Network.
EU Global Gateway: Can €300bn be launchpad for more?
The EU’s Global Gateway aims to mobilise infrastructure investments of up to €300bn by 2027. The major focus on capacity-building could leverage even longer-lasting private investment.