Future Europe

Find out how the design and construction of new facilities countrywide is helping Finland respond to a growing, and aging, population: •     Constructing over 58 new premises across the country as it faces an ever-increasing demand for care facilities both for young and old •     Designing and constructing bright, clean and modern buildings tailor-made to the requirements of the users, from kindergarten onwards •     Providing further support and care for the elderly – in a country with the most rapidly ageing population in Europe! For more information visit eib.org/future-europe.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Find out how the renovation of an old mountain train line will benefit a remote region of France:   •     New stations and a restaurant with a terrace and a panoramic view to serve expected increased numbers of visitors •     Boosting local businesses, including a museum, restaurants and shops •     Increased capacity on the train line will bring an anticipated 100 000 tourists to the site every year For more information visit eib.org/future-europe.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Find out how a major German environmental regeneration project revitalises a once heavily industrialized part of the Ruhr Valley. •      New infrastructure allows the river to become a haven for leisure and wildlife •      Wastewater pumps move 20,000 litres per second •      Land returns to nature after decades of heavy industrial pollution For more information visit eib.org/future-europe.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Find out how investment in Valletta’s architectural heritage boosts the national culture: ·        An iconic new parliament building designed by renowned architect Renzo Piano has brought the democratic process closer to the people. ·        The new city gate has revived the city’s economic prospects. ·        The old opera house, bombed during WW2, has been restored as a state-of-the-art open air theatre For more information visit eib.org/future-europe.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Find out how Transport for London is dealing with the projected growth of the British capital to 10 million people by 2030 with a new rail connection right across the city:  ·        Connecting Heathrow Airport in west to the centre of the city and on into the East ·        Increasing rail transport capacity by 10% ·        Introducing lighter, more eco-friendly trains that offer amenities including free WiFi, air conditioning and live travel information For more information visit eib.org/future-europe.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Find out how Katowice became a destination for music, culture and sport: •      Katowice’s “cultural quarter,” built on the area of an old coal mine, now contains a concert hall, conference center, sports arena and museum •      Katowice is now a UNESCO “City of Music” •      The city’s International Conference Center, with a capacity for 12,000 visitors, will host the COP 24 climate conference in December 2018 For more information visit eib.org/future-europe.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Find out how Ilunion makes life better for disabled people and gives them jobs across Spain: •      Accessible hotels serve the different needs of all guests •      Funding research in new technology to help those with visual, auditory or cognitive impairment •      With 42% of its workers disabled For more information visit eib.org/future-europe.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Find out how Riga Transport company is facilitating wider use of environmentally friendly public transport in the city of Riga in a number if ways: ·        Introducing 20 new accessible tram units to operate on their network ·        Trying out trolley buses with hydrogen fuel cells ·        Upgrading tram tracks and overhauling a tram depot to maintain the new rolling stock For more information visit eib.org/future-europe.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Find out how the installation of the first network of charging stations across Italy is encouraging the adoption of e-mobility. •     Previously behind other EU nations, Italy will now be at the forefront of developments in e-mobility •     Infrastructure will now be in place ready for anticipated greater adoption of electric vehicles •     Sales of electric cars more than double in a year For more information visit eib.org/future-europe.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Find out how a new Slovenia automated tolling system for heavy vehicles helps transport and trade: •      Old toll plazas are being demolished to allow for uninterrupted travel on Slovenia’s motorways •      Open motorways mean savings for transport companies in time and fuel •      The absence of barriers is better for safety, with an immediate and direct reduction in accidents For more information visit eib.org/future-europe.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Find out how a new sunflower oil processing facility in Bulgaria boosts the country’s agricultural sector: •      New factory doubles Oliva’s productivity •      Sunflower seeds can be consumed by humans and animals—and also can occasionally be sold as biofuel •      Oliva creates new jobs for local workers who might otherwise have to seek employment abroad For more information visit eib.org/future-europe.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Find out how Portugal science toys help children across Europe learn about science: •     Providing constructive learning through fun scientific experiences. •     Helping children learn as individuals and transmit their scientific knowledge to others. •     Introducing science to girls who often used to feel excluded from the subject. For more information visit eib.org/future-europe.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Find out how a state-of-the-art Ireland healthcare training helps medical students from all over the world. •     Providing previously unimaginable training through ‘real life’ simulations using special mannequins •     Helping students record and evaluate their performance with support from peers and colleagues—without risk to patients •     Hospitals feel the benefits already as visiting medical students are “much calmer” •     When do patients “have a good cry”? For more information visit eib.org/future-europe.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Find out how a floating terminal makes Lithuania more independent of Russian gas supply: ·        Visit the offshore jetty and hear technicians describe the sometimes dangerous work they do ·        Learn how the European Investment Bank’s Lithuania gas investment makes the country’s energy supply more independent ·        Learn about the contribution to Lithuania’s economy For more information visit eib.org/future-europe.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Find out how Luxembourg coped with fast population growth in its schools: ·        Fast population growth put Luxembourg education under pressure until the investment from the European Investment Bank ·        How to make a school energy efficient ·        How a renovated school builds student motivation For more information visit eib.org/future-europe.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.