The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has officially launched its InvestEU Portfolio Risk Sharing Facility in Romania, marking an important step in helping the country attract more sustainable public and private investment. This programme is designed to support Romania’s efforts to expand green financing and modernise its infrastructure.
Using InvestEU guarantees, the EBRD aims to help banks provide more than €270 million in new green financing for Romanian individuals and businesses. These funds will support projects that improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions, offering practical benefits for both households and companies. Borrowers of all sizes—from private individuals to major corporations—will be able to access these guarantees, making it easier for them to secure funding for projects such as energy-efficient buildings and environmentally friendly transport solutions.
As a result, they can expect better loan conditions, lower collateral requirements, and greater opportunities to invest in sustainable improvements.In addition to the guarantees, the EBRD will offer technical assistance to local banks and final borrowers. This support, funded through the InvestEU Advisory Hub, will help financial institutions understand and implement the programme effectively and help borrowers plan and execute green projects more efficiently.
LIBRA Internet Bank is the first Romanian bank to join the programme, and more financial institutions are expected to participate soon as the initiative expands across the country.InvestEU is a major European Union initiative that supports investments in areas such as sustainable infrastructure, research and innovation, digital transformation, small and medium-sized businesses, and social development.
By offering a guarantee mechanism, the programme encourages financing for strategic projects that contribute to long-term economic growth and greater resilience across EU member states.As one of the key implementing partners of InvestEU, the EBRD uses portfolio risk-sharing tools to work with banks and financial intermediaries throughout EU economies where it operates.
By collaborating closely with local institutions and market players, the EBRD ensures that InvestEU funds are used effectively and aligned with the specific needs of each country. In Romania, the programme’s guarantees and advisory support are financed through the country’s Recovery and Resilience Facility, which the government has allocated to the Romanian section of the InvestEU Member State Compartment.Romania now joins Bulgaria, Croatia, and other EU markets already implementing the programme.
The launch marks the beginning of a new phase focused on closing the sustainable investment gap and helping the country accelerate its transition toward a greener economy.During the launch event in Bucharest, EBRD representatives emphasised the importance of strong cooperation with Romanian banks, local businesses, and the government to ensure the programme achieves its full impact.The EBRD has a long history of supporting Romania’s economic development and sustainable growth. So far, the Bank has invested more than €12.4 billion across 589 projects in the country, making it one of Romania’s most significant institutional partners.
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