Publications

On March 17, 2009 the EIB responded to our letter. Download the response in Microsoft Word format here.

The first issue of this new bulletin, prepared by CEE Bankwatch Network and Friends of the Earth Europe, aims to provide ground-level information and commentaries on the implementation of the cohesion policy in central and eastern Europe (CEE). It is part of the campaign Bil…

The Caspian Sea with its fragile ecosystem is endangered by the newly developing offshore oil drilling on its north waters. Both the environment and the public health are put at risk due to the high concentration of toxic pollutants including gases in Kashagan oil. By financ…

Reply from the EIB regarding concerns on the Zagreb Incinerator project dated November 3, 2008 states that the bank has not been yet asked to consider financing the project. Download the response as pdf here.

The letter comes after information on EIB web site that the bank might still be interested in financing the Zagreb incinerator project.

On March 24, 2009 DG Competition responded to our letter. Download the response as pdf here. On April 7, 2009 we have responded to DG Competition. Download Bankwatch response as pdf here.

This study commissioned by the Italian energy company Enel has been heavily criticised for several shortcomings, including the studys failure to: consider alternative energy scenarios to coal power; analyse properly the carbon dioxide emissions; assess the socio-economic imp…