About us
Mission
The IMF’s Offices in Europe, located in Brussels and Paris, serves as liaison to EU and euro-area institutions and governments, as well as international organizations, academics, civil society, and media.
Its main tasks include:
• Engaging with European policymakers and other interlocutors on euro area and EU policies; as well as fostering a dialogue on global economic issues;
• Supporting IMF operations in Europe, including policy advice, lending arrangements, technical assistance, and recruitment efforts;
• Helping to coordinate communication and outreach activities across the region.
History
Immediately after its creation, the Fund played a key role in various postwar initiatives, such as the creation of the European Payments Union (EPU) and the Organization for European Economic Cooperation (OEEC, which in 1960 became the OECD). The Office in Europe was created in Paris in 1948 to serve as observer and personal representative of the Managing Director at these new institutions. Over time, the functions of the office expanded to include wider liaison with European-based institutions, external relations, and outreach to academic institutions, NGOs, and the public.
The IMF Europe Office was established in 2013, comprising the Paris Office and the newly created Brussels Office
Europe and the IMF
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October 4, 2024
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Executing a Soft Landing for a Lasting Recovery
March 15, 2024
Today’s gathering comes two years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a subsequent energy-price roller coaster, and the advent of a more fragmented global economy. Against this backdrop Europe has done well, because governments acted fast and decisively. Unemployment rates have remained low, inflation has declined sharply, and the EU announced a new accession effort—stemming the tide of fragmentation.
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The Economic Possibilities For My Grandchildren
March 14, 2024
IMF Managing Director’s Keynote Speech at King’s College, Cambridge, followed by a conversation with provost Gillian Tett featuring Kristalina Georgieva
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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation with Slovak Republic
March 13, 2024
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with the Slovak Republic on March 6, 2024.
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Slovak Republic: 2023 Article IV Consultation-Press Release and Staff Report
March 13, 2024
Series:Country Report No. 2024/075