Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance published remarks by Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis at an event at the Bank of Greece presenting the European Investment Bank’s annual results, framing the EIB as a strategic partner as Greece seeks to accelerate more targeted investment in 2026. The speech pointed to more than EUR 16 billion of EIB investment allocations to Greece in recent years, with EUR 3.5 billion in 2025 described as a historic high, and stressed a focus on investment quality, leverage and impact. Priority areas highlighted included large infrastructure such as Mediterranean energy interconnections, an investment to produce gallium in Boeotia described as the first in Europe, the EIB’s new activity in the defence field in Greece, and support for addressing affordable housing needs; the minister also referenced EU-level agendas including the Savings and Investment Union and work on a digital euro. A first EIB technical assistance agreement for Greek state defence projects is expected to be signed in March 2026, with significant funding to follow.
Ministry of National Economy and Finance (Greece) 2026-02-02
Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance cites EUR 3.5 billion European Investment Bank financing in 2025 and flags March 2026 defence technical assistance agreement
Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance highlighted the European Investment Bank's (EIB) strategic role in Greece's investment plans, noting over EUR 16 billion in allocations, including a record EUR 3.5 billion in 2025. Key focus areas include infrastructure, energy, defence, and housing, with a technical assistance agreement for Greek defence projects anticipated in March 2026.