The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has officially launched its InvestEU Portfolio Risk Sharing Facility in Romania, marking an important step in expanding sustainable investment and green financing across the country. Through the programme, the EBRD expects to mobilize more than €270 million in new green financing through local banks, supporting Romania’s climate goals and accelerating the country’s transition toward a more sustainable economy.
The initiative is designed to provide financing support for a wide range of borrowers, including households, small businesses, and large corporations. The funding will primarily focus on projects related to energy-efficient buildings and sustainable transportation. By offering improved financing conditions and reducing collateral requirements, the programme aims to make green investments more accessible for Romanian individuals and businesses seeking to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions.
In addition to financial guarantees, the EBRD will provide extensive technical assistance to local banks and final borrowers through the InvestEU Advisory Hub. This support is intended to strengthen institutional capacity, improve implementation of sustainable finance projects, and ensure that investments align with both local market needs and broader environmental objectives.
LIBRA Internet Bank has become the first Romanian bank to join the programme, with additional local financial institutions expected to participate in the near future. The involvement of domestic banks is considered essential for expanding the reach of green financing and delivering support efficiently to businesses and consumers across the country.
InvestEU is a flagship European Union initiative aimed at encouraging investment in sustainable infrastructure, innovation, digitalization, small and medium-sized enterprises, and social development. Through its guarantee mechanism, the programme helps unlock financing for projects that may otherwise struggle to attract investment while supporting long-term economic resilience and sustainable growth.
The EBRD plays a major role in implementing the InvestEU programme across European Union economies where it operates. In Romania, the guarantees and advisory support are financed through the country’s Recovery and Resilience Facility contribution to the InvestEU programme. Romania now joins other European markets such as Bulgaria and Croatia in rolling out the initiative as part of broader efforts to close the sustainable investment gap and accelerate green transition goals.
During the launch event in Bucharest, EBRD representatives emphasized the importance of collaboration between banks, businesses, and government institutions to maximize the programme’s impact. The EBRD has been an active partner in Romania’s economic development for many years and has invested more than €12.4 billion across hundreds of projects aimed at supporting sustainable growth and private-sector development.
