Werner Hoyer

Werner Hoyer

Werner Hoyer has been president of the European Investment Bank since 2012. Before that, he served for 24 years as a member of the German Bundestag. During this period, he held the position of minister of state at the Foreign Office on two separate occasions.

Latest Articles

Opinion: Why we launched a health investment platform for primary care

Opinion: Why we launched a health investment platform for primary care

over 2 years ago // Global Health

"We are convinced that individual countries cannot solve the health care conundrum alone," write the heads of the World Health Organization and four multilateral development banks in this opinion.

Opinion: How to ensure a green road ahead for Africa

Opinion: How to ensure a green road ahead for Africa

over 4 years ago // Development Finance: Innovative Solutions: Sponsored by European Investment Bank

Africa contributes relatively little to carbon emissions but is profoundly affected by climate change. EIB and Portugal are calling on financial institutions, governments, and the private sector to boost sustainable investments in Africa.

Opinion: Renewed support for Africa's digital economy

Opinion: Renewed support for Africa's digital economy

over 8 years ago // Produced in partnership: Going for Goals

Coinciding with the G-20 summit in Hamburg, Germany, the European Investment Bank, joined by Germany's Afrika-Verein and federal ministry for economic cooperation and development, are calling for stronger support for Africa's digital economy during their co-organized event, Africa Day. Here, EIB President Werner Hoyer and Afrika-Verein Chairman Stefan Liebing explain what is behind their commitment, what concrete steps can be taken and why private investors should join in.