Robert de Groot, Vice President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), says he sees the institution's role in strengthening the Old Continent's defense capabilities. He says the EIB financed €4.5 billion worth of defense projects last year alone, and the volume could be slightly higher in 2026, depending on how many loan requests it receives.
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Robert de Groot, Vice President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), says he sees the institution's role in strengthening the Old Continent's defense capabilities. He says the EIB financed €4.5 billion worth of defense projects last year alone, and the volume could be slightly higher in 2026, depending on how many loan requests it receives.