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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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2025 Article IV Consultation with France
July 14, 2025
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for France on July 11, 2025.
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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2025 Article IV Consultation with Estonia
July 14, 2025
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV Consultation with the Republic of Estonia on a lapse of time basis on July 9, 2025.1 The authorities have consented to the publication of the Staff Report prepared for this consultation.2
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France: Financial System Stability Assessment
July 14, 2025
Series:Country Report No. 2025/180
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Republic of Estonia: Selected Issues
July 14, 2025
Series:Country Report No. 2025/182
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Republic of Estonia: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report
July 14, 2025
Series:Country Report No. 2025/181