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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Cyprus: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2024 Article IV Mission
March 29, 2024
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission met with the Cypriot authorities during March 19–29, 2024 to discuss recent economic developments, the outlook and risks, and policy priorities.
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Germany’s Real Challenges are Aging, Underinvestment, and Too Much Red Tape
March 27, 2024
Germany faces some serious economic challenges, but they aren’t necessarily the ones getting the most attention. Solving these challenges requires ambitious reforms.
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Luxembourg: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2024 Article IV Mission
March 26, 2024
Despite robust consumption growth, the Luxembourgish economy contracted in 2023 due to weak external demand and residential investment.
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Bulgaria: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2024 Article IV Mission
March 19, 2024
Bulgaria: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2024 Article IV Mission