Press releases
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New EAPB President Gabriela Pantring sets public banks' agenda on defence, housing and green investment
15 June 2026Berlin, 12 June — Gabriela Pantring, CEO of NRW.BANK, has been elected President of the European Association of Public Banks (EAPB). She takes office at a pivotal moment for Europe, with a focus on strengthening security and industrial competitiveness, bolstering social resilience, and mobilising sustainable finance. The election took place during the EAPB General Assembly in Berlin, hosted in partnership with the Association of German Public Banks (VÖB) and Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB). Their long-standing commitment and close cooperation reflect the EAPB’s strong culture of collaboration.
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Promotional Banks Commit €375bn to EU Affordable Housing Plan
16 December 2025Europe’s national and regional promotional banks and institutions (NPBIs) are at the forefront of addressing the continent’s housing crisis by delivering tailored solutions to meet the housing needs of their respective EU Member States. In this context, both the European Long-Term Investors Association (ELTI) and the European Association of Public Banks (EAPB) endorse the European Commission’s landmark move of publishing its first European Affordable Housing Plan.
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National Promotional Banks Multiply the Impact of EU Funds
1 December 2025Brussels – At a high-level panel discussion hosted by the European Association of Public Banks (EAPB) on 27 November 2025, senior policymakers and financial experts highlighted the indispensable role of National Promotional Banks (NPBs) in the next EU long-term budget. The panel, “Doing More with EU Funding: Maximising the Leverage of the EU Budget,” focused on how the upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) can generate greater investment impact.
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Barcelona Summit: BID Romania Joins as Housing Crisis Tops Agenda
2 July 2025The European Association of Public Banks (EAPB) held its General Assembly in Barcelona on July 1, 2025, hosted by its long-standing member, the Institut Català de Finances (ICF). The event brought together leaders from Europe’s public banking sector to celebrate milestones, deepen collaboration and discuss pressing challenges.
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National Promotional Banks Mobilize €50 bn to Tackle Europe’s Housing Crisis
14 April 2025Brussels, 14 April 2025 – Europe’s National Promotional Banks and Institutions (NPBIs) mobilized €50 billion in support of over 380,000 homes across Europe in 2023, according to a joint report released by the European Association of Public Banks (EAPB) and the European Association of Long Term Investors (ELTI). The report highlights how these institutions bridge critical market gaps by financing affordable, sustainable, energy-efficient, and socially inclusive housing projects—areas where traditional markets fall short.
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