Portugal and the EIB

Beyond financing the iconic Vasco da Gama Bridge, our investments have played a key role in fostering innovation and advancing Portugal’s green transition.

We have supported the construction of the Lisbon Hospital, the development of low-carbon infrastructure at national airports, and the expansion of solar and wind energy production, contributing to a more sustainable and resilient economy.

At a glance

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

Last year’s EIB Group activity in Portugal by priority

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

EIB activity in Portugal by sector since start of operations

Portugal's wind power wonder

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EIB stories in Portugal

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

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 best counter geopolitical threats by sticking to its values – even as it boosts investment in security, defence and a range of other sectors, 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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27 June 2024

Portugal and the EIB

We have worked in Portugal since 1976, upgrading key infrastructure and improving access to finance for small businesses. We supported urban rehabilitation projects in the city of Lisbon, helping to transform it into a better place for families and businesses. We also invested in The Navigator Company to improve production at the Figueira da Foz pulp plant.

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4 June 2024

What the EU has done for us

With the European Parliament elections around the corner, many will ask what the European Union has done for us since the last election in 2019. Here are some of the highlights

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8 May 2024

Higher education conquests aided by new campus

In creating new academic and professional opportunities for future entrepreneurs, Nova School of Business and Economics enhances the academic offer in Portugal.

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8 May 2024

A landmark project since 1998

The Vasco da Gama Bridge, built more than 25 years ago, is an iconic landmark in Lisbon's landscape which, with the support of the EIB, has changed the lives of thousands of people and revolutionised local mobility

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2 May 2024

EU delivers: Sustainable housing in Portugal

Ambitious Loures development creates 793 social housing units and renovates 1 171 homes to boost social inclusion and tackle climate change

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21 December 2023

Lower rents and a sustainable city

With an influx of people fleeing Lisbon’s housing market, Loures urban development investment boosts climate adaption and social housing

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7 December 2023

A lightbulb moment

Company creates balcony-designed, lightweight solar panels to provide cities with more renewable energy access

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We improve the lives of citizens in the EU and beyond. We support small businesses, while enhancing climate action and innovation. We also focus on energy transition and urban sustainability. We create prosperity for all EU regions, so that they reach their full potential.

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The EIB economic survey of investments in Portugal

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