France and the EIB

Two-thirds of our investments in France focus on climate action and projects in cohesion regions.

We have financed battery gigafactories for electric vehicles, floating offshore wind turbines, and a medtech company developing hands-free walking exoskeletons. Our work also supports small businesses, affordable housing, and public authorities' investments in education, from early childhood to higher education.

At a glance

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

Last year’s EIB Group activity in France by priority

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

EIB activity in France by sector since start of operations

EIB stories in France

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

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
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
24 March 2025

Affordable in Paris

A young couple gets an energy-efficient apartment close to work, paying less rent than most places in Paris. New apartments are backed by an EIB loan.

Climate Energy efficiency France European Union Digitalisation and technological innovation Climate and environment Affordable and sustainable housing Energy
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.

Diversity and gender Management committee Nadia Calviño 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 Social infrastructure
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

Slovakia Italy Croatia Austria Spain Romania Ireland Germany Sweden Slovenia Lithuania Bulgaria Malta Finland Belgium Hungary Greece Denmark Luxembourg Cyprus Portugal Poland France Latvia Czechia Estonia European Union Security and defence Climate and environment Affordable and sustainable housing
20 February 2025

Chipping in with €1 billion

Semiconductors are vital to almost every device. Dutch chipmaker NXP is developing the future versions of this key technology in Europe.

Mobility Transport Climate Technology Development solutions Austria Romania Germany The Netherlands France European Union Digitalisation and technological innovation Climate and environment Social infrastructure Energy
18 December 2024

A tide of innovation

A European Investment Bank initiative boosts innovation in the blue economy, promoting sustainable ocean growth and advances in marine technologies and resources

Biomass Oceans Environment Water, wastewater management Sweden France European Union Digitalisation and technological innovation Climate and environment Energy
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. ---------------------------------

Management committee Nadia Calviño 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
18 November 2024

Adjustable antibodies

France’s Fabentech is developing antibodies that adapt to mutating viruses with pandemic potential. The treatments could stop the viruses from spreading.

Venture capital & equity Venture capital SMEs Health and life sciences Venture debt France European Union Digitalisation and technological innovation Social infrastructure

Get EIB support in France

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.

For smaller projects
(generally less than €25m)

For large projects
(exceeding €25m)

Get various types of advisory and technical assistance

The EIB economic survey of investments in France

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