European Commission to issue €90b in EU-bonds in H1 2025

The European Commission said on Wednesday it plans to issue up to €90 billion in long-term EU-Bonds from January to June 2025 as part of its funding strategy to support economic recovery and bolster resilience in the region.

These funds will continue to drive recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, support neighbouring partners like Ukraine and the Western Balkans, and strengthen the EU Bond market. The commission will also supplement its operations with short-term EU-Bills.

In 2024, the EU raised a record €138 billion in long-term funds and emerged as the fifth-largest global issuer of green bonds, with over €68 billion in outstanding NextGenerationEU Green Bonds.

These investments are projected to reduce EU greenhouse gas emissions by 55 million tons annually, equivalent to 1.5 per cent of total emissions.

For 2025, the commission expects to issue approximately €160 billion in EU Bonds to sustain its borrowing-based initiatives.

Attribution: The European Commission

Subediting: Y.Yasser