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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Global Challenges and Channels for Fiscal and Monetary Policy
July 23, 2024
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Press Conference On Release of the July 2024 World Economic Outlook Update
July 16, 2024
MR. DE HARO: So good morning everyone, and welcome to this virtual Press Briefing. I'm Jose Luis de Haro with the Communications Department here at the International Monetary Fund, and we are gathered here today for the launch of the World Economic Outlook Update.
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July 12, 2024
Series:Country Report No. 2024/216
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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2024 Article IV Consultation with France
July 12, 2024
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2024 Article IV Consultation with France