Bulgaria, Jan. 29 -- The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group's financing in Bulgaria jumped 72% last year to €646 million, strengthening businesses, jobs and innovation across the country. The funding increase from €375 million in 2024 accelerated Bulgaria's economic, environmental and social alignment with the rest of the European Union.The support last year is projected to mobilise investments of around €2.2 billion - equal to 1.9% of Bulgaria's gross domestic product (GDP). The EIB Group also includes the European Investment Fund (EIF), which focuses on financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Europe.Most of the EIB Group's funding in Bulgaria last year went to projects that promote economic and socia...