Tag: Ursula von der Leyen (2 articles)

Finance   |   25 February, 2026 at 4:02 PM

EU launches €28 billion platform to support eastern border regions

The European Commission will launch the EastInvest Facility, a new financing platform designed to support EU regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. The initiative aims to provide easier access to lending for Member States most affected by Russia's war against Ukraine.

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IFC to acquire 10% stake in Romanian pension firm Carpathia
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IFC to acquire 10% stake in Romanian pension firm Carpathia

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has signed an agreement with Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) to acquire approximately 10% of the shares of Carpathia Pensii, a Romanian private pension company.

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Polpharma to launch takeover bid for Biofarm

Polish pharmaceutical company Zakłady Farmaceutyczne Polpharma has agreed to launch a voluntary public takeover offer (VTO) for all shares of Romanian drugmaker Biofarm, according to a regulatory filing.