BEI teams up with Sabadell to channel €1 billion to EU SMEs, earmarking over €160 million for security and defense projectsExecutive summary: The BEI and Sabadell signed an agreement to mobilise €1 billion of financing for EU SMEs, with a dedicated tranche of over €160 160 for security and defense projects. The deal supplies substantial new lending capacity to SMEs and channels funds toward defense‑related investments, supporting both financial stability and EU strategic autonomy. European Investment Bank (BEI), Banco Sabadell, EU‑based small and medium‑sized enterprises, and security/defense project promoters. Funds will be disbursed through Sabadell’s lending channels, performance will be monitored under BEI’s reporting framework, and similar bank‑BEI co‑financing schemes may be considered for other sectors.The European Investment Bank (BEI) has announced a partnership with Banco Sabadell to provide up to €1 billion in financing for small and medium‑sized enterprises across the European Union. Of this amount, more than €160 million is designated for projects in the security and defense sectors. The initiative aims to strengthen liquidity for SMEs while directing capital toward strategically important industries.Connected developmentsArcelor, Sabadell y CaixaBank reducen su autocarteraOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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