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EBRD annual meeting 2026

From 5 to 7 June 2026, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will hold its 35th Annual Meeting in Riga, Latvia. Together with our civil society partners we will once again use this yearly platform to highlight the social and environmental impacts of EBRD investments and policies, and to promote meaningful public participation and sustainable solutions that benefit people and the planet.

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