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
Newsletter
The IMF Europe Office regularly publishes a newsletter featuring the highlights of the Fund’s work in the European Union and globally.
January 2021 - What to Expect from Europe’s Economic Recovery in 2021?
News and Highlights
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Affordable Rental Housing: Making It Part of Europe’s Recovery
Departmental Paper
May 26, 2021
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Making Affordable Rental Housing Part of Europe’s Recovery
IMF Blog
May 26, 2021
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Taxing Multinationals in Europe
Departmental Paper
May 24, 2021
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Regional Economic Outlook for Europe
April 2021
April 14, 2021
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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
Europe and the IMF
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October 18, 2022
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Republic of Estonia: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2022 Article IV Mission
May 18, 2022
Republic of Estonia: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2022 Article IV Mission
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May 18, 2022
I felt so excited about the wonderful start of the day and am now feeling even more excited, having listened to the speakers before me. I vividly remember the day when I was accepted as a student of political economy and sociology at the then Higher Institute of Economics — today’s University of National and World Economy (UNWE). For me this is the day I embarked on my professional journey in Bulgaria, and later around the globe. Drawing on what the previous speakers have said, I would like to trace and relate my memories of that time to the work I do today in order to share several simple messages with the audience.
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Portugal: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2022 Article IV Mission
May 16, 2022
Portugal: title goes here
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May 11, 2022
Speech by Alfred Kammer at Banka Slovenije Conference