Reducing Administrative Burden to Unlock Europe’s Potential

As the EU prepares its next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), there is a critical opportunity to simplify funding processes and accelerate strategic investments. The proposed European Competitiveness Fund—focusing on AI, space, clean tech, and biotech—must prioritize efficiency to maximize impact.

Through Banking, Investment, and Digital Transformation

The European Association of Public Banks (EAPB) advocates for policies that enhance the EU’s economic competitiveness and sovereignty. Our members play a vital role in unlocking financing opportunities, driving investment, and accelerating digital transformation across Europe.

Enhancing the EU Sustainable Finance Framework

Our members are driving the EU’s sustainability goals through impactful investments, issuing over €120 billion in green and social bonds (2020-2023). To strengthen this progress, we urge the next Financial Services Commissioner to:

✅Streamline sustainable finance regulations
✅Prevent greenwashing
✅Reduce administrative burdens
✅Improve data collection

These steps will reinforce market confidence and support social projects, SMEs, and climate adaptation.

Learn more in our Position Paper on Taxonomy & Green Bonds

Supporting Europe’s Growth

EAPB represents national and regional promotional and public banks across Europe. Our members finance public sector initiatives, businesses, and sustainable projects—driving progress in infrastructure, social housing, healthcare, education, and green & digital transitions.

Growth and Change, Together

Our Priority: People | Our Commitment: Europe

We serve the needs of people and advance Europe’s interests by championing democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. Rooted in European values, we foster unity, shared progress, and cross-border cooperation to build a future of inclusive prosperity.

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