The political and economic collapse of communism in the Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union has created enormous challenge for Western democracies. The challenge has been not that of providing financial developmental aid although it is very important for countries facing the double...

In 2016, EIB lending volumes in the Eastern Neighbourhood continued to increase and the Bank became one of the main financiers in the region. 2016 lending amounted to EUR 1.6bn, which is the highest amount ever extended by the EIB in the Eastern Partnership Countries since 2007, of which 100%...

In 2016, EIB lending volumes in the Eastern Neighbourhood continued to increase and the Bank became one of the main financiers in the region. 2016 lending amounted to EUR 1.6bn, which is the highest amount ever extended by the EIB in the Eastern Partnership Countries since 2007, of which 100%...

The Annual Report provides information of the fund's activities during 2015, and highlights the main achievements over the past five years. EPTATF has continued to support EIB clients in project preparation and implementation. It has contributed to the bankability of projects and strengthened...

The Annual Report provides information of the fund's activities during 2015, and highlights the main achievements over the past five years. EPTATF has continued to support EIB clients in project preparation and implementation. It has contributed to the bankability of projects and strengthened...

The Phare Programme is a European Community initiative which supports the development of a larger democratie family of nations within a prosperous and stable Europe. Its aim is to help the countries of central Europe rejoin the mainstream of European development through future membership of the...

This study was commissioned in January 1991 by the Tourism Division of the European Commission located in DG ΧIIΙ. The study specification contained three principal objectives and related to the five central and eastern European countries eligible for financial and other assistance from the...

This study was commissioned in January 1991 by the Tourism Division of the European Commission located in DG ΧIIΙ. The study specification contained three principal objectives and related to the five central and eastern European countries eligible for financial and other assistance from the...

The overall objective of the enlargement policy is to implement Article 49 of the Treaty on European Union which offers the prospect of EU membership to all European countries that respect the fundamental values of the EU and are committed to promoting them. The current enlargement agenda covers...