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Complaint regarding the decision by the EIB to grant ArcelorMittal R&D Facility loan

Official document | 17 August, 2010 | Download PDF

The complaint was filed by Client Earth and Bankwatch to the EIB complaint office after the EIB signed a loan to steel giant ArcelorMittal that was still under investigation from a previous complaint.

Bankwatch comments on the EBRD draft financial sector strategy

Policy comments | 16 August, 2010 | Download PDF

The new draft financial sector strategy of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is of even greater importance during this difficult financial period, but it leaves a number of concerns and open questions unanswered which Bankwatch raises in this document, among others regarding foreign currency lending and lending through financial intermediaries, transition and the role of private equity, gender impacts, tax havens, etc.

Letter to EBRD Chief Economist Erik Berglof regarding the bank’s concept of transition and transition impact

Advocacy letter | 11 August, 2010 | Download PDF

Bankwatch is concerned about a lack of opportunities for public engagement in the process of redefining transition and transition impact at the EBRD. We therefore ask how the bank is planning to proceed with following up on a report prepared for the EBRD on Transition and Transition Impact (pdf) and what opportunities are planned for public consultation on the transition concept.

EIB response regarding violent clashes in the Khimki forest connected to the Moscow – St.Petersburg motorway

Advocacy letter | 9 August, 2010 | Download PDF

Letter calling on European Commission not to grant Community Guarantee for Moscow-St.Petersburg motorway through Khimki Forest

Advocacy letter | 4 August, 2010 | Download PDF