Financial instruments, i.e. support measures in the form of loans, equity participations including risk capital or guarantees, exist and contribute significantly to the EU's policy objectives.
Rahastamisvahendid, s.o laenude ja kapitaliosaluste, k.a riskikapital ja tagatised, kujulised abimeetmed olid olemas ka varem ja annavad olulise panuse ELi poliitiliste eesmärkide saavutamisse.