What is the EIB Group?

This leaflet is intended for a very wide audience. It explains clearly the role of the EIB Group by addressing 14 main questions and gives the key figures:

What is the EIB Group? Why was the EIB set up? What is the purpose of the EIF? Who does the EIB Group belong to? What are the advantages of EIB Group financing? Who can obtain loans from the EIB? In what countries is the EIB active? What is the procedure for applying for a loan? What types of project does the EIB Group finance? How does the EIB fund its lending? What currencies does the EIB work with? How does the EIB differ from a commercial bank? How can a member of the public get a job with the EIB Group?
What are the professional qualifications of EIB employees? The EIB Group in 2005