EIB commits 882 million for the Western Balkans - In 2025, financing for transport, energy security, digitalization
In 2025, the European Investment Bank (EIB) group continued its financial support to the Western Balkans, in close cooperation with the European Commission, international and local partners.
The group committed 822 million euros to support transport connections, energy security, digitalization and climate sustainability, while contributing to job creation, new technologies and better healthcare.
The European Union provided €151.1 million in grants under the Western Balkans Investment Framework, while €6.5 million in grants came through the European Investment Bank’s Economic Resilience Initiative. In total, 58% of the projects will directly contribute to climate action and environmental sustainability. Over the past year, €1.4 billion was approved for new projects and €610 million was disbursed.
The EIB strengthened its position as a major financier of transport infrastructure, supporting major rail projects along the Trans-European Network (TEN-T). The Bank committed EUR 90.5 million to the reconstruction and modernisation of the Durrës-Rrogozhina railway line in Albania, EUR 134 million for the Niš-Dimitrovgrad line in Serbia and EUR 175 million for the Bar-Golubovc section in Montenegro. These projects are complemented by up to EUR 207 million in EU grants through the Western Balkans Investment Framework, strengthening regional integration and trade.
Under the Green Financial Systems program, central banks in North Macedonia, Albania, and Bosnia and Herzegovina are developing national climate risk assessment frameworks and green taxonomies. This will help local banks guide small and medium-sized firms on strategies to unlock green investments. The program has provided technical assistance for a total of €2 million in grants in the region since 2024.
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