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IMF Offices in Europe retweeted
ICYMI: Europe is weathering the energy shock better than expected, but growth remains low and fragile. Reforms for innovation, scale and resilience are key for stronger growth. Read the report: imf.org/en/publications/reo/… #IMFMeetings
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This week in Bangkok, EUIPO brought IP-backed finance to the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings agenda for the first time. An important step towards unlocking the value of intellectual property and improving access to finance.
Read more: euipo.europa.eu/en/news/euip…
IMF Offices in Europe retweeted
I met with France’s @Economie_Gouv Roland Lescure & Governor Moulin to discuss the global outlook. France is focused on advancing its fiscal consolidation efforts with adoption of the 2027 budget as a key next step. Grateful for France’s continued commitment to multilateralism.
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Luxembourg 🇱🇺 has long been a key partner in IMF capacity development. In Bangkok today, Finance Minister Gilles Roth & I renewed our strategic partnership, reaffirming our commitment to stronger institutions & sound governance to help countries build resilience & prosperity.
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It was a pleasure to meet UK Chancellor John Healey at the #IMFMeetings in Bangkok. We discussed the UK’s upcoming G20 presidency in a time of global economic crosscurrents. I also commended him on the resilience of the UK economy & the UK’s continued commitment to fiscal rules.
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I am delighted to sign a new partnership with Swiss President @ParmelinG today: CHF 40 million from Switzerland for IMF capacity development over five years. Thank you to Switzerland for your longstanding commitment and engagement, even in these uncertain times.
IMF Offices in Europe retweeted
Three things to know about Europe’s economy:
1️⃣ It is resilient, but growth remains too low
2️⃣ The core problem is low productivity
3️⃣ Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe is facing lower growth
Read the report: imf.org/en/publications/reo/…
#IMFMeetings
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STARTING NOW: How is Europe weathering the energy shock, and what lies ahead for growth? Join Mateusz Szczurek for the launch of the latest IMF Regional Economic Outlook for Europe. youtube.com/live/uoyOGMnGAzM…
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Always a pleasure to exchange views with @EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso. I greatly value the strong IMF-EBRD partnership and our continued cooperation in support of resilient and sustainable growth.
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Growth has held up better than many expected, but the foundations are becoming more fragile. Excellent discussion with DPM Ekniti Nitithanprapas, FM @Pierrakakis, @olayemicardoso1, & FM @LuisCaputoAR on what’s next: rebuild buffers, reduce debt & get our economic house in order.
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ESM Managing Director @pierregramegna was pleased to meet with Mateusz Szczurek for the first time in his role as Director of the European Department at the IMF on the margins of the 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok.
Together with Tuomas Saarenheimo, President of the Eurogroup Working Group, they discussed policy developments in the euro area.
#ESMeuro #IMFMeetings
🔴LIVE NOW from Bangkok. @banquedefrance Governor Emmanuel Moulin on the inflation outlook, what it means for ECB policy, and how Europe can strengthen productivity and competitiveness, with IMF's Mateusz Szczurek. Tune in youtube.com/watch?v=Df6YsPiR…
IMF Offices in Europe retweeted
Always a pleasure to exchange views with @EIB President Nadia Calviño on Europe’s priorities in a rapidly changing global economy, and on how we can work together to strengthen resilience, competitiveness, and prosperity.
An effective 28th regime would reduce legal fragmentation, lower the fixed costs of cross-border scaling, improve access to risk capital, and support more efficient restructuring and second chances for firms imf.org/en/publications/depa…
How can Europe navigate slower growth, fiscal pressures, geopolitical fragmentation, and rapid technological change?
Join Banque de France Governor Emmanuel Moulin and IMF’s Mateusz Szczurek for a #GovernorTalk at #IMFMeetings on Oct 14 at bit.ly/4Bcrs3w
IMF Offices in Europe retweeted
IMF Growth Forecast 2026:
🇺🇸 US: 2.3%
🇩🇪 Germany: 1.3%
🇫🇷 France: 0.4%
🇮🇹 Italy: 0.8%
🇪🇸 Spain: 2.5%
🇬🇧 UK: 1.3%
🇯🇵 Japan:0.7%
🇨🇦 Canada: 1.1%
🇨🇳 China:4.5%
🇮🇳 India: 7.0%
🇷🇺 Russia:0.9%
🇧🇷 Brazil: 2.2%
🇲🇽 Mexico: 1.5%
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia: -3.3%
🇳🇬 Nigeria: 4.2%
🇿🇦 South Africa: 1.0%
imf.org/en/publications/weo/…
IMF Offices in Europe retweeted
Hungary has a unique opportunity to revitalize its economy.
Fiscal consolidation should be credible, while monetary policy should stay cautious until disinflation is sustained.
The path to the euro can provide an anchor, but is not a substitute for reforms.
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IMF Offices in Europe retweeted
European Department Deputy Director Kristina Kostial spoke in Budapest about the next chapter of convergence for Central and Eastern Europe.
With the right policies, the region can remain one of Europe's strongest growth engines and continue delivering prosperity for its people.
IMF Offices in Europe retweeted
Who wins when the 🇪🇺 expands?
According to @IMFNews, EU enlargement creates a win-win scenario, boosting GDP per capita for both new and existing Member States. 📈
IMF Offices in Europe retweeted
When food prices surge due to conflict and other shocks, governments face tough choices. Our new IMF blog highlights how countries can make informed decisions and preserve scarce resources. imf.org/en/blogs/articles/20…
