In 2025, 5% of EIB activities inside the EU have been dedicated to security and defence

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The claim states 5% of activities were dedicated to security and defence, but available EIB data indicates the figure was approximately 2% of advisory activities.

Omissions

• The source mentions 'around 2% of advisory' activities rather than total activities. The relationship between advisory activities and total EIB activities is not specified in the available sources.
• The €4 billion figure for defence sector financing in 2025 represents quadruple the 2024 amount, showing significant growth in this area.

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Investment Bank - Security and defence advisoryIn 2025, around 2% of advisory activities were dedicated to security and defence
• PrimaryEuropean Investment Bank - EIB Group Activity Report 2025EIB Group Activity Report 2025 - capturing a record year for the EIB Group's support to Europe's competitiveness, security and sustainable development
• SecondaryEunews - EIB quadrupled defence-sector financing in 2025At the end of 2025, the European Investment Bank had provided 4 billion euros in financing to the sector, four times the amount spent in 2024