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What changed between the draft committee report and the plenary report
From · draft committee report· 13 Mar 2026
on the financial activities of the European Investment Bank Group – annual report 2025
To · plenary report· 11 Jun 2026
on the financial activities of the European Investment Bank Group – annual report 2025
AI:What changed, in short
The report expands significantly, adding many new paragraphs on defence, competitiveness, critical raw materials, and accountability.1234 It strengthens calls for EIB support to EU priorities, including security, climate, and SMEs, while emphasizing the need to preserve its AAA rating.13410 New sections address critical raw materials, energy security, and social housing, reflecting broader policy concerns.911 The report also increases demands for transparency, parliamentary oversight, and ethical conduct, including on corruption and conflicts of interest.1213 The other changes are formal: renumbering of paragraphs and updated cross-references.4567
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Written by AI from the two texts only · read the changes before relying on it · 4 Sept 2026 · Report a problem
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Part 3 of 3: EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
The report welcomes the EIB’s strategic priorities for 2024-2027, which are closely aligned with the EU’s key political objectives, demonstrating the bank’s readiness to adapt to evolving policies while remaining committed to long-term goals.
Against the backdrop of multiple internal challenges, the need for future investments, and rising geopolitical tensions, there is a strong call for the EIB to play a greater role in addressing Europe’s investment needs and funding common EU priorities, especially in the defence policy area. The EIB Group is a key player in mobilising private and public investment across Europe and maximising the Bank’s potential to leverage investment is essential.
This year’s annual report focuses on the following key topics: closing the investment gap and strengthening Europe’s competitiveness and innovation capacity; promoting the digital transformation; addressing challenges in energy infrastructure, cohesion and agriculture; and the EIB’s role in the neighbourhood and Global Gateway. Moreover, it recalls the need for public scrutiny and accountability, while maintaining its role of leveraging private resources and enabling crowd-in of investments.