[Latest news on the EIB's support for Ukraine](/en/projects/topics/eib-solidarity-ukraine.htm?sortColumn=StartDate&sortDir=desc&pageNumber=0&itemPerPage=10&pageable=true&language=EN&defaultLanguage=EN&tags=ukraine-solidarity&ortags=true)
WHO WE ARE
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### The EIB is the bank of the European Union
We invest in a sustainable future for all. Discover our [priorities](/en/about/at-a-glance/eib-core-strategic-priorities) and [key dates and figures](https://www.eib.org/en/about/key_figures/index)
[See more](https://www.eib.org/about/index.htm)
EIB President
Nadia Calviño
[Read more](/about/governance-and-structure/statutory-bodies/management-committee/nadia-calvino)
Investment to safeguard Europe
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### Investing in our safety
The European Investment Bank Group focuses on Europe's safety by funding security and defence projects. Our Security and Defence Office is the one-stop shop for financial support and expert assistance for businesses and innovators.
[Find out more](/en/projects/topics/innovation-digital-and-human-capital/sesi/index)
FINANCE AND ADVICE FOR HOUSING IN EUROPE
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### More homes. Better homes
The European Union, through the EIB Group and the European Commission, commits to strengthening Europe's housing sector by providing the finance and expertise needed to build more innovative, energy efficient and affordable homes.
[Discover our solutions](/en/projects/topics/sustainable-cities-regions/urban-development/affordable-and-sustainable-housing)
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
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### The EU climate bank
The European Investment Bank is one of the world’s main financers of climate action. The decade 2021-2030 is critical to address our planet's climate and environment emergency. To achieve this, trillions of investment are required. The European Union and the EIB play a leading role in implementing the Paris Agreement. We place sustainability at the heart of our activities.
[Learn more](/en/projects/topics/climate-action/index)
WHERE WE WORK
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### Global investment map
The EIB has invested in thousands of companies and projects, both across the EU and beyond, since 1959. Find out how much we invested in your country, see our financing as a percentage of a country’s gross domestic product (GDP) and filter the results by period and sector.
[Explore the map](https://www.eib.org/projects/map)
### Publications
Explore our books, reports, strategies and studies through our Publications library.
[All publications](https://www.eib.org/publications/index)
* [](https://www.eib.org/en/publications/20240354-investment-report-2024)
* [](https://www.eib.org/en/publications/20240269-eib-group-activity-report-2024)
* [](https://www.eib.org/en/publications/20240233-eib-group-product-catalogue)
* [](https://www.eib.org/en/publications/20240033-finance-in-africa)
* [](https://www.eib.org/en/publications/20240238-econ-eibis-2024-eu)
* [](https://www.eib.org/en/publications/20230334-eib-group-sustainability-report-2023)
* [](https://www.eib.org/en/publications/20240079-eib-group-activity-in-eu-cohesion-regions-2023)
* [](https://www.eib.org/en/publications/20240125-eib-global-impact-report-2023-2024)
* [](https://www.eib.org/en/publications/20230320-financing-and-borrowing-activities-2023)