BNG issues USD 2bn 10 year benchmark

Barcelona Summit: BID Romania Joins as Housing Crisis Tops Agenda

The 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.

National Promotional Banks Mobilize €50 Billion to Tackle Europe’s Housing Crisis

Brussels, 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.

EAPB Calls for Urgent Policy Reforms to Address Europes Affordable Housing Crisis

Brussels, 18 March 2025 – The European Association of Public Banks (EAPB) has published its Position Paper on Housing. The paper presents concrete policy recommendations aimed at addressing Europe’s growing affordable housing crisis, including reforms to state aid rules, financial instruments, and investment programs.

Fostering EU Cooperation to Enhance Financing for Affordable and Sustainable Housing

Brussels - On November 21, 2024, the European Association of Public Banks (EAPB) successfully hosted a high-level panel discussion on “Shaping the Future of Affordable and Sustainable Housing in Europe” at the Representation of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia in Brussels. The event brought together key stakeholders, including regulators, public banks, and social housing associations, to address the urgent need for a coordinated approach to financing social and affordable housing across Europe.