Tag: European Fund for Strategic Investments

European Fund for Strategic Investments: Action needed to make EFSI a full success

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The European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) has been effective in raising finance for investments in the EU, but the amounts of investment mobilised may be overstated, according to a new report by the European Court of Auditors. The auditors also found that some EFSI support just replaced other financing from the EU and the Read more about European Fund for Strategic Investments: Action needed to make EFSI a full success[…]

€250 million under the Juncker Plan to finance projects led by female entrepreneurs

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The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group and CaixaBank have signed a new agreement to support the projects of innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the process of going global. The new €250 million credit line will have a particular focus on providing financing for projects led by female entrepreneurs wishing to develop innovative projects. Read more about €250 million under the Juncker Plan to finance projects led by female entrepreneurs[…]

Support for SMEs and investment platforms are key to implement the European Fund for Strategic Investment at local level

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The European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) is benefitting regional economies and communities mostly through massive support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and thanks to the first investment platforms involving local actors. This was the main message delivered by the Vice-President of the European Commission Jyrki Katainen to local leaders during the debate promoted Read more about Support for SMEs and investment platforms are key to implement the European Fund for Strategic Investment at local level[…]