About us
Mission
The IMF Europe Office, located in Paris and Brussels, serves as liaison to EU 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
News and Highlights
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2020 Consultation on Common Euro Area Policies
Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Member Countries
December 22, 2020
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Five Charts on Euro Area Post-COVID-19 Recovery and Growth
IMF Country Focus
December 22, 2020
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Regional Economic Outlook: Europe
October 21, 2020
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How to Meet the European Union’s Ambitious Climate Mitigation Goals
IMF Blog by Dora Iakova, Alfred Kammer, and James Roaf
September 24, 2020
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Seven Charts on Climate Policies for Key Sectors in the European Union
IMF Country Focus
September 24, 2020