## IMF Regional Office for Central and Eastern Europe

## Source details

**Canonical URL:** [IMF Regional Office for Central and Eastern Europe](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/resrep/bal-region)

## Other formats

- [Markdown version](/en/countries/resrep/bal-region/index.md)
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### Office overview
- The IMF Regional Office in Warszawa was established in February 2005, succeeding the Resident Representative office for Poland.
- Primary tasks: enhance the IMF's ability to carry out surveillance in Central and Eastern Europe with regard to financial stability, economic convergence and integration, and the jobs and growth agenda.
- Geographic coverage: Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Türkiye, Russia, Ukraine.

### Leadership and contact information
- Senior Resident Representative: Carlos Mulas-Granados.
- Email: cmulasgranados@imf.org
- Address: 37C Zielna, 00-108, Warszawa, Poland
- Tel: + 48 (22) 338 67 00

### Regional Economic Outlook
- Publication date: April 17, 2026.
- Title: Reforming Europe Under Pressure.
- Key assessment:
  - Europe faces a new energy-driven shock linked to the war in the Middle East, weighing on growth, raising inflation, and increasing uncertainty.
  - Policy guidance: Policymakers must respond with targeted, temporary support while maintaining stability and advancing reforms to strengthen resilience and long-term growth.

### Office activities and staffing update
- Press Statement on the Appointment of Carlos Mulas-Granados as the new Regional Representative for Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe.
  - Effective date of appointment: September 2, 2025.
  - He will succeed Geoff Gottlieb, who is returning to IMF headquarters after three years of service in the Fund’s Warsaw-based office.
  - Background of appointee: Spanish national; most recently served as Deputy Chief in the IMF’s Strategy Unit, overseeing the Fund’s engagement with the International Monetary and Financial Committee and the G20.
  - Previous roles: held senior economist positions in various IMF departments; contributed to missions in Brazil, Croatia, Costa Rica, Portugal, Senegal, and the United Kingdom; led analytical work for IMF flagship publications including the World Economic Outlook, the Fiscal Monitor and Europe’s Regional Economic Outlook.
  - Note on practice: The rotation of Resident Representatives is a standard IMF practice designed to support staff development and ensure the continued effectiveness of its global operations.
  - Announcement date: September 1, 2025.

### Regional functions and cooperation
- The Regional Office complements the work of headquarter-based mission teams by focusing on post-crisis issues across the region.
- Cooperates with regional partners within the Vienna 2 Initiative framework for safeguarding financial stability in the region.
- Monitors and analyzes economic developments from a regional perspective, identifies policy issues, and informs the IMF's staff at headquarters.
- Maintains contacts with governments, civil society and other relevant institutions (such as the European Commission and the ECB).
- Provides information to the media and other interested groups about the IMF's economic analysis and policy advice in the region.

### News and Highlights

- [News and Highlights](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/resrep/bal-region)

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## Content in this bundle

- **IMF appoints Regional Representative for Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe**
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## References

- [The IMF and Europe](https://www.imf.org/en/Countries/Regions/Europe)
- [IMF Quotas](https://www.imf.org/en/About/Factsheets/Sheets/2022/IMF-Quotas)
- [Factsheets](https://www.imf.org/en/About/Factsheets)
- [Albania](https://www.imf.org/en/Countries/ALB)
- [Belarus](https://www.imf.org/en/Countries/BLR)
- [Bosnia and Herzegovina](https://www.imf.org/en/Countries/BIH)
- [Bulgaria](https://www.imf.org/en/Countries/BGR)
- [Kosovo](https://www.imf.org/en/Countries/KOS)
- [North Macedonia](https://www.imf.org/en/Countries/MKD)
- [Moldova](https://www.imf.org/en/Countries/ResRep/MDA)
- [Romania](https://www.imf.org/en/Countries/ROU)
- [Russian Federation](https://www.imf.org/en/Countries/RUS)
- [Serbia](https://www.imf.org/en/Countries/SRB)
- [Türkiye](https://www.imf.org/en/Countries/TUR)
- [Ukraine](https://www.imf.org/en/Countries/UKR)
- [IMF Resident Representative Offices Around the World](https://www.imf.org/en/Countries/ResRep)
- [IMF Training for Government Officials](https://www.imf.org/en/Capacity-Development)
- [Read the Report](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/reo/eu/issues/2026/04/17/regional-economic-outlook-europe-april-2026)
- [IMF Resident Representative Offices Around the World](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/resrep)

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