Czechia and the EIB

We prioritise sustainable transport, green energy, and -support for small businesses in the Czech Republic. We financed the modernisation of the national railway network, improving safety, capacity, and accessibility across 40 sections of the network.

Additionally, we supported ČEZ in upgrading the electricity grid and provided green financing to businesses, fostering sustainability and economic growth.

At a glance

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

Last year’s EIB Group activity in Czechia by priority

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

EIB activity in Czechia by sector since start of operations

EIB stories in Czechia

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

8 May 2025

The things we take for granted in Europe

We work behind the scenes with our partners to improve lives. These are the stories of the things we take for granted, and the many ways we make a difference across the European Union.

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7 May 2025

Europe Day 2025: Proud to be European (part 2)

Financing for post-doctoral research in Greece, sustainable transport in Bulgaria, wind power in Germany, farmers in France, satellites in Poland… The European Investment Bank Group supports projects that improve people’s lives and foster growth and prosperity across Europe.

Slovakia Italy Croatia Austria Spain Romania Ireland Germany Sweden Slovenia Lithuania Bulgaria Malta Finland Belgium Hungary Greece Denmark Luxembourg Cyprus The Netherlands Portugal Poland France Latvia Czechia Estonia European Union Global development
7 May 2025

Europe Day 2025: Proud to be European (part 1)

Affordable housing in Portugal, the first artificial energy island in the North Sea, early cancer detection in Spain, new waterways to prevent floods in Sweden… The European Investment Bank Group supports projects that improve people’s lives and foster growth and prosperity across Europe.

Slovakia Italy Croatia Austria Spain Romania Ireland Germany Sweden Slovenia Lithuania Bulgaria Malta Finland Belgium Hungary Greece Denmark Luxembourg Cyprus The Netherlands Portugal Poland France Latvia Czechia Estonia European Union Global development
8 March 2025

Closing the gender gap: why financing equality pays off

Europe needs to tap all its talent to ensure women compete on a level playing field.

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7 March 2025

Security in every sector

Europe can counter geopolitical threats by sticking to its values – even as it invests in sectors unconnected to defence, experts at the EIB Forum said

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5 December 2024

President Calviño completes tour of 27 EU capitals

Over the past 12 months the president of the European Investment Bank Group, Nadia Calviño has travelled across the European Union, from Stockholm to Nicosia, Vilnius to Valletta, Madrid to Zagreb, listening to the views of finance ministers, prime ministers and presidents, engaging with partners, gaining insights into current projects financed by the European Union and giving shape to the EIB Group’s 8 strategic priorities. ---------------------------------

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31 October 2024

Ostrava’s encore

Ostrava reinvents itself with a state-of-the-art concert hall and House of Culture, transforming the city into a modern metropolis with a vibrant cultural sector.

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15 October 2024

The other renewables

A geothermal project in Germany, a wave energy project in Portugal and a biomass project in Czechia are good back-ups to the main renewable energies, solar and wind.

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15 October 2024

‘Change the planet, change everything’

Solar power could become the main renewable source that ends our reliance on fossil fuels. Here are the innovations that will make it happen

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26 June 2024

Czechia and the EIB

Discover how EIB's support for Czechia has helped in financing key infrastructure and urban renewal projects.

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We support projects that accelerate the green transition, boost technological innovation, bolster security and defence, support regional cohesion and social infrastructure development. Our commitment to international development and capital markets integration safeguards Europe’s strong global presence. Our priorities boost growth, prosperity, technological and social progress in individual member states, across the whole EU and around the world.

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The EIB economic survey of investments in Czechia

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.

Discover the latest results