Financial bodies

European Investment Bank

Its job is to lend money for projects of European interest (such as rail and road links, airports, or environmental schemes), particularly in the less well-off regions, candidate countries and the developing world. It also provides credit for investment by small businesses.

European Investment Fund

The European Investment Fund (EIF) was set up to help small businesses.

European Central Bank (ECB)

Its job is to manage the euro – the EU’s single currency. The ECB is also responsible for framing and implementing the EU’s economic and monetary policy.