According to the latest calculations by the Joint Research Centre and the Economics Department of the EIB Group, presented by the EU Commission on 22 October, the Investment Plan for Europe, or the Juncker Plan, has played a key role in boosting jobs and growth in the Union.

Investments by the EIB Group backed by the Juncker Plan have increased EU's GDP by 0.9% and added 1.1 million jobs. The calculations are based on financing agreements approved until the end of June.

"By 2022, the Junck...