Memo: EU places € 1.8 billion 26-year bond for Portugal

The European Union (EU) has launched its third long-term bond in 2012, placing € 1.8 billion with a maturity of 26 years. The operation met with widespread investor demand. The proceeds will be on-lent to Portugal following a successful conclusion of the third programme review, as part the financial assistance package decided in May 2011. The transaction was carried out by the European Commission on behalf of the EU under the European Financial Stabilisation Mechanism (EFSM).