In the defence and security pillar, EIB investment doubled in 2024.
96% confidence
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The specific amount reached was €1 billion in 2024, up from approximately €500 million in 2023.
The EIB planned a further doubling to €2 billion for 2025.
The source (EIB press release) was published in March 2025, after the data period but reporting on 2024 results.
Sources
PrimaryEuropean Investment Bank - Press ReleaseFinancing for security and defence projects doubled to €1 billion in 2024, with a further doubling planned in 2025.
PrimaryEuropean Investment Bank - Financial Report 2024In 2024, new financing signed by the Bank amounted to EUR 76.6 billion, including significant increases in security and defence financing.