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EIB President Urges Rapid Energy Independence and Housing Investment

3/28/2026

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Nadia Calviño, president of the European Investment Bank (EIB), urged Europe to accelerate energy independence amid global instability.
Calviño noted the EIB's funding for security and defense projects has doubled in two years.
Calviño noted a 60% rise in housing prices since 2015.
Calviño announced a €6 billion investment in affordable housing this year.
Calviño expressed confidence in Ukraine's post-war economic recovery, citing resilience and EU trade benefits.

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Nadia Calviño, president of the European Investment Bank (EIB), urged Europe to accelerate energy independence amid global instability.
Calviño noted the EIB's funding for security and defense projects has doubled in two years.
Calviño noted a 60% rise in housing prices since 2015.
Calviño announced a €6 billion investment in affordable housing this year.
Calviño expressed confidence in Ukraine's post-war economic recovery, citing resilience and EU trade benefits.