2021 review: the European borrowing landscape

In this end-of-year podcast, Eila Kreivi, head of capital markets at the European Investment Bank, reviews the European borrowing landscape in 2021, the launch of the Next Generation EU fund and the development of the green bond market. The discussion focuses on the impact of the European Union as a major issuer, lessons learned by the EIB on debt issuance, the role of green bonds and the extent to which the EU taxonomy on sustainable finance is fit for purpose. Enjoyed this podcast?  Register for our virtual panel on the outlook for European sovereign borrowing 2022 here. Read the commentary titled 'Investors seek ‘transparency, engagement and open dialogue’ in green bond issuance' here.