Global Gateway: Council endorses flagship project list for 2026
The Council endorsed the Global Gateway list of flagship projects for 2026, which now comprises 256 initiatives. These flagship projects represent the most prominent examples of Global Gateway deliverables in the areas of digital, climate and energy, transport, health, education and research.
EBRD and Advans Tunisie expand access to finance for young entrepreneurs
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is stepping up efforts to improve access to finance for youth-led micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Tunisia.
EIB Global signs €34 million EU grant to support sustainable ports in Cabo Verde under Global Gateway
The European Union (EU) and its bank, the European Investment Bank (EIB Global), have signed a 34 million euros investment grant to support the rehabilitation and expansion of Cabo Verde’s main ports and its main shipyard. This new grant complements 114 million euros in EIB financing signed in 2024 with the Republic of Cabo Verde. Together, the funding forms around 148 million euros on concessional financing package to enable strategic investments in port infrastructure.
EBRD and Tunisie Telecom announce strategic partnership
- EBRD providing a loan of up to €190 million to improve Tunisia’s digital infrastructure and to connect the country to the MEDUSA submarine cable
- Innovative financing with an inaugural development-linked loan
- Comprehensive EU support in the form of a guarantee, investment grant and technical cooperation package
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Tunisie Telecom, Tunisia’s national telecom operator, are partnering to improve the country’s digital infrastructure and drive the company’s transformation.
Commission provides €1 billion in macro-financial assistance to Egypt
The European Commission disbursed €1 billion in Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) to Egypt, an important commitment of the EU-Egypt Strategic Comprehensive Partnership signed in March 2024.
EBRD supports DeFacto expansion in Egypt
- EBRD loan to DeFacto Egypt fuels local expansion
- Project to also advance digital initiatives, finance working capital needs
- DeFacto committed to inclusive growth in the sector
EIB Global backs RMBV North Africa Fund III to power private sector growth in Egypt, as part of a regional strategy covering North Africa
- The EIB is supporting the RMBV North Africa Fund III with a $80 million commitment expected to unlock more than $300 million for investments.
- The fund provides capital and managerial added value to support the growth and institutionalisation of enterprises across high-impact sectors such as consumer goods and services, healthcare, and education.
- The fund is expected to strengthen trade linkages with EU economies and foster regional job creation while making a substantial contribution to gender equality.
Egypt: EIB Global announces $150 million financing for the biggest hybrid solar PV project in Africa
- $150 million EIB financing to support Obelisk solar PV plant and battery storage
- Obelisk project to deliver up to 1 GW of clean power, strengthening Egypt’s energy security and climate goals
- Team Europe partners join Egyptian authorities and Scatec to mark early completion of first phase
EBRD boosts secure and sustainable water supply in Egypt
- The EBRD is providing a loan of EGP 350 million to Ridgewood for Water Desalination, a Hassan Allam Utilities company, in Egypt
- Financing will support construction of new desalination plants and upgrades to existing facilities along the Red Sea and Mediterranean coasts
- Investment to strengthen water security, boost efficiency and support key tourism and industry sectors
Strengthening Leadership for a Safer Central African Republic
EUAM RCA joined the Director General of the Gendarmerie Nationale at the closing ceremony of the “Stage de Perfectionnement au Commandement et Management” – Session 2025, a key training programme delivered with the Mission’s strategic support.