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Italy: EIB provides €225 million to Iren to promote circular economy and energy efficiency

March 16, 2026 by European Investment Bank Leave a Comment

This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Iren Group have signed a new €225 million finance contract to support the company’s investment plan for 2025-2028. Signed today in Milan by EIB Vice-President Gelsomina Vigliotti and Iren Executive President Luca Dal Fabbro, the operation aims to back a range […]

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