In 2025, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group provided nearly €1.93 billion (around CZK 47 billion) in new financing in Czechia, supporting projects across transport modernization, clean energy, SME financing, and affordable housing. The funding advanced Czechia’s green transition while strengthening competitiveness and regional development.
Transport projects accounted for almost half of the EIB’s support, with approximately €680 million allocated to railway upgrades along the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) and €205 million to a key section of the Prague Ring Road. These investments aim to improve travel safety, speed, and sustainability, including upgrades to regional lines, deployment of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS), and safer level crossings.
In the energy sector, the EIB provided €400 million to electricity supplier ČEZ for grid reinforcements and digitalisation, enabling integration of up to 5.5 GW of renewable energy. An additional €100 million was given to transmission-system operator ČEPS to refurbish and extend over 500 km of high-voltage lines, increasing capacity, flexibility, and cross-border electricity flows.
To support business growth, the EIB offered a €200 million guarantee to UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, unlocking up to €400 million in lending for Mid‑Cap companies. The European Investment Fund (EIF) contributed €172 million in equity investments and portfolio guarantees to bolster SME financing and innovation, including support under the InvestEU programme for digitalisation, productivity, and growth-capital projects.
Urban development and housing also benefited from EIB support. In Brno, a €121 million municipal loan helped implement integrated urban infrastructure strategies. In Prague, the EIB partnered with Česká spořitelna to provide up to €60 million for a housing project delivering more than 700 affordable apartments across four city locations.
Beyond financing, the EIB Group offered advisory services through platforms such as the InvestEU Advisory Hub, JASPERS, and ELENA, assisting Czech authorities in planning, structuring, and implementing rail, energy, and urban projects. These services supported public-private partnerships, technical guidance, and risk management to ensure high-quality, bankable projects aligned with EU priorities.
Over the past five years, total EIB Group financing in Czechia has reached €9.32 billion, averaging €1.86 billion per year and equivalent to approximately 0.6% of the country’s GDP in 2025. The projects align with EU goals for climate action, digitalisation, regional cohesion, and sustainable development, reflecting the EIB’s long-term commitment to supporting Czechia’s infrastructure and economic growth.
