What we do
Challenging public investment banks
We are a European coalition of development and environmental NGOs dedicated to holding public banks accountable. With extensive experience scrutinising the European Investment Bank (EIB), export credit agencies, and development finance, we work to prevent harmful impacts from large infrastructure projects.
Our mission: to ensure European public finance drives a just transition toward sustainable and equitable societies.
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Where we focus our efforts
Our work focuses on climate justice, development and human rights, transparency and accountability.
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Activity Report 2025
Today, Counter Balance launches its 2025 Activity Report, a year-in-review of our…
Civil Society Comments on the Draft New Policy of EIB Group Complaints Mechanism
In May 2026, 21 civil society organisations submitted joint comments on the…
Dear EIB, we want social and climate justice now
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The EIB, Europe’s largest public bank, has the power to shape economies, infrastructure, and climate action. But to truly serve people and the planet, it must stop funding polluters, reject market-led approaches that neglect social needs, and refocus on climate, social cohesion, and public services.
It’s time to transform the EIB into a public bank that puts people first.
Watch the video to learn more!
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