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Join our President @odilerenaudbasso.bsky.social, who is in Moldova this week, meeting the country’s President, Maia Sandu. Odile has reaffirmed our support for Moldova’s EU-oriented economic reform agenda and discussed the future investment and cooperation plans.
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While many people believe that runaway population growth is overwhelming the planet, the real demographic time bomb is falling fertility rates, argues @ebrd.bsky.social's Beata Javorcik. bit.ly/3YYQj8W
The Looming Population Bust
Beata Javorcik warns that shrinking workforces and political inertia threaten fiscal sustainability and long-term stability.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:21 AM
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Thank you @ebrd.bsky.social for the lovely mention!

Pick up your copy of 'Forgottenness' by Tanja Maljartschuk (tr. Zenia Tompkins), an #ERBDLiteraturePrize2025 finalist, in store or on our website today📚

#LiteratureInTranslation #TranslatedFiction #UkranianLiterature #SupportIndiePublishing
Time to curl up with a good book?

We warmly suggest #EBRDLiteraturePrize2025 finalists: Winner Sons, Daughters, @sevenstoriesuk.bsky.social; Forgottenness, @bullaunpress.bsky.social (Ireland) / @liveright.bsky.social (US); & The Empusium: A Health Resort Horror Story, @fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social!
December 27, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Time to curl up with a good book?

We warmly suggest #EBRDLiteraturePrize2025 finalists: Winner Sons, Daughters, @sevenstoriesuk.bsky.social; Forgottenness, @bullaunpress.bsky.social (Ireland) / @liveright.bsky.social (US); & The Empusium: A Health Resort Horror Story, @fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social!
December 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Looking for a thought-provoking holiday read? Dive into our digital Transition Report 2025–26: Brave Old World. It explores how shifting demographics are reshaping economies — from ageing societies to countries with fast-growing young populations.

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December 26, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Heading to Türkiye this winter?
Here are five traditional seasonal drinks to try.

🧿 Which one will you try first?

The EBRD continues to support sustainable growth across all sectors and communities in Turkiye.
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December 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Thank you to all our clients, partners and friends for your teamwork and commitment to helping us deliver for our economies throughout 2025.

Here's to a New Year of peace, success and joy!
December 24, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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In Türkiye’s orchards, farmers pour heart and skill into Bursa black figs and peaches.

With @fao.org and @ebrd.bsky.social support, these iconic fruits earned Geographical Indication status, strengthening local capacity and ensuring quality protection.

Find out more 🔗 bit.ly/45aaiFa
December 23, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Come and join us in Latvia next year for the #EBRDam!

The theme of our 35th Annual Meeting and Business Forum will be: Volatile to versatile - economies innovating in a changing world.

See you in Riga 5-7 June 2026!

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December 22, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Our @odilerenaudbasso.bsky.social meets PM Alexandru Munteanu and key ministers to offer support for Moldova’s next steps in implementing pro-EU economic agenda, followed by the signing of €150M increase in finance for a key road project improving Moldova’s connectivity with EU.
December 19, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Join our President @odilerenaudbasso.bsky.social, who is in Moldova this week, meeting the country’s President, Maia Sandu. Odile has reaffirmed our support for Moldova’s EU-oriented economic reform agenda and discussed the future investment and cooperation plans.
December 19, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Our @odilerenaudbasso.bsky.social met President Sandu today in Moldova to reaffirm support for country’s EU-oriented economic reform agenda.
December 19, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Our delegation led by @odilerenaudbasso.bsky.social is in Moldova today. The visit has started from the northern city of Bălți, where we have rehabilitated district heating plant to provide efficient heat supply in Moldova’s second city.
December 18, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Our @odilerenaudbasso.bsky.social will visit Moldova this week to reaffirm support for its EU-oriented economic reform agenda.

During her visit, she'll meet President Sandu, PM Alexandru Munteanu, other senior government officials, business partners, and CSOs.

www.ebrd.com/home/news-an...
EBRD President to visit Moldova to reaffirm support for its EU-oriented economic reform agenda
Odile Renaud-Basso to meet national leaders, sign new deals, and visit a project helping to green second city Balti
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December 16, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Delighted to welcome the ADF-17 pledging conference to our HQ in London this week: a clear demonstration of the strong partnership between our institutions & our shared commitment to advancing sustainable development.
December 15, 2025 at 10:44 AM
A landmark moment for the EBRD: we have launched our first investment in sub-Saharan Africa with a €30 million sovereign loan in Benin to expand reliable electricity access in the Mono, Couffo and Borgou regions.

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December 12, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Our FVP Greg Guyett begins his first official visit to 🇪🇬 Egypt.

He’ll meet senior government officials and private-sector partners to advance key EBRD priorities — inclusivity, green growth, and competitiveness.

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December 8, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Hurry! Submissions for the #EBRDLiteraturePrize2026 close on Monday (8 Dec)!

More info: www.ebrd.com/home/news-an...

Chair Maya Jaggi, @marekkohn.bsky.social, Chigozie Obioma & @leaypi.bsky.social will choose the best translated literary fiction from where we invest. €20,000 for the winning book!
December 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
We’ve now reached more than €10Bn investments in nearly 400 projects in Serbia, strengthening economic competitiveness, building sustainable infrastructure, and boosting the resilience of the energy and financial systems- delivering the systemic change.
December 4, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Closing gender employment gaps and raising elderly labour market participation could substantially mitigate projected employment-to-population ratio declines in many ageing societies.
P García Guzmán & F Coelli @ebrd.bsky.social, E Nilsson @warwickecon.bsky.social
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December 4, 2025 at 9:26 AM
King Charles III takes a close personal interest in how the world’s development banks and the financial sector as a whole can accelerate and scale efforts to meet global demand for clean energy, green infrastructure, climate resilience, biodiversity and other areas critical for our common future.
December 3, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Our President @odilerenaudbasso.bsky.social, along with Heike Harmgart and William Roos, joined leaders from across two continents at the EU-African Union Summit and the associated Business Forum in Luanda this week.
November 26, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Today begins the #16Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

@ebrd.bsky.social stands with global efforts to end GBV, remaining committed to safety, equality & dignity across our regions. With our partners, we work for societies where everyone can live free from violence.

#OrangeTheWorld
November 25, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Join us TODAY for the launch of #EBRDtr 2025-26 'Brave old world'

🗓️25 Nov 2025
⏰1600 London time

With Professor Sarah Harper CBE (Oxford), Eghosa Omoigui (EchoVC), Dr Nicholas Eberstadt (AEI) & Beata Javorcik (EBRD)

Watch live: youtube.com/watch?v=3wTB...
Launch of the Transition Report 2025-26: Brave Old World
YouTube video by European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
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November 25, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Our new Transition Report 2025-26 'Brave old world' is out!
 
New #EBRDtr explores impact of demographic change on innovation, labour markets and voter preferences across #EBRDregions.
 
Watch the live launch today 4PM UK: www.ebrd.com/home/news-an...
November 25, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Join us for the launch of #EBRDtr 2025-26 'Brave old world'

🗓️25 Nov 2025
⏰1600 London time

With Professor Sarah Harper CBE (Oxford), Eghosa Omoigui (EchoVC), Dr Nicholas Eberstadt (AEI) & Beata Javorcik (EBRD).

Watch live: youtube.com/watch?v=3wTB...
November 24, 2025 at 11:55 AM