Italy, Sept. 28 -- The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Intesa Sanpaolo, through the IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division, have signed a €300 million agreement to support the construction of new student residences and affordable housing in Italy.The initiative will enable the financing of investment programmes promoted by public and private operators for the construction of affordable housing and student accommodation, helping to meet a growing demand for housing, particularly in areas with higher demographic and university pressure. The operation is part of the EIB Group's strategy to support investments with a high social impact and to promote access to sustainable, high-quality housing solutions. Over the past five years, ...