Looking Ahead

Next year will mark the EIF’s 30-year anniversary. Celebrations will run throughout the year as we look back at what we have achieved throughout this period, but more importantly, where that has taken us and how it has put us in a strong position to face the challenges ahead. Looking back at 30 years bold will involve audio-visual material, a gala event in June, blogs and lots of data, ultimately focussing on the businesses that we have supported and the impact that we have achieved.

On the financial front, apart from pressing ahead with the implementation of the InvestEU programme, our work with Member States will continue with the same intensity, as we seek to achieve synergies and maximise operational efficiency by blending national and EU resources.

At the same time, we will be developing a pilot instrument alongside the EC and within the InvestEU framework to maintain and reinforce trade with Ukraine, as well as a new equity mandate dedicated specifically to defence, aiming to mobilise around €500m for a sector that has become a strategic priority in light of the most recent geopolitical developments.