EIB needs reform so Juncker’s investment plan can deliver

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has a major role in the European Commission's investment plan but a fundamental reform of the lender is needed if it is to be an effective driver of economic recovery.

EU finance ministers need to talk more than just numbers when they meet on Tuesday in their capacity of Governors of the ‘EU Bank’.

This is the third time the EIB is in the front line of getting Europe’s economy back on track. If its first two attempts to tackle the crisis passed ...