EU Cities Plan Increased Investments for Climate Action and Social Infrastructure

The European Investment Bank (EIB) released its 2025 Municipalities Survey, indicating that 56% of surveyed EU cities plan to increase investments to cut greenhouse gas emissions, while 53% intend to boost social infrastructure budgets over the next three years. The survey covered 1,002 EU municipalities, representing around 26 million residents. EIB officials noted the importance of leveraging innovative financing solutions to support climate action and address urban investment needs.