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
Europe and the IMF
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Sweden’s Corporate Vulnerabilities: A Focus on Commercial Real Estate: SWEDEN
March 21, 2023
Author/Editor:Svetlana Vtyurina | Rhiannon Sowerbutts
Series:Selected Issues Paper No. 2023/024 -
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation with Sweden
March 16, 2023
Following the pandemic, Sweden’s economy experienced a strong recovery, which continued well into 2022. GDP growth is projected at around 3 percent in 2022. The labor market improved, while general labor shortages persisted. A higher budget surplus is expected for 2022. Inflationary pressures intensified in 2022 despite several monetary policy actions. Strong borrowing by households and real estate firms fueled price and value growth, with both house prices and total household debt in relation to income peaking in end-2021. House prices started to decline in the second half of 2022. Commercial real estate (CRE) companies took on more debt, with the sector becoming highly concentrated.
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Sweden: Financial System Stability Assessment
March 16, 2023
Series:Country Report No. 2023/113
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March 16, 2023
Series:Country Report No. 2023/111
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March 16, 2023
Series:Country Report No. 2023/112