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The @ESM_Press Board hosted me today to discuss global risks confronting European policymakers and how best to address them. I am proud of the strong relationship between the IMF and the ESM, safeguarding regional financial stability.
- Economic resilience may require countries to sacrifice some efficiency to ensure access to critical goods in times of crisis, Kim Ruhl writes in F&D magazine. imf.org/en/publication…
- IMF repostedI had a great discussion with HRVP @kajakallas on Europe’s policy priorities. We discussed the uneven economic impacts of the conflict in the Middle East, how pivotal it is for the EU to deepen its single market and complete the energy union, and our ongoing support to Ukraine.
- IMF repostedI had a stimulating exchange with economics correspondents in Brussels on the outlook for the euro area & how policies should respond to global economic headwinds. In a more uncertain world, Europe has to toughen up. Advancing the single market is key to productivity & growth.
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At the 11th Tokyo Fiscal Forum, DMD Okamura highlighted how rising energy and food prices, high debt, and tighter fiscal space are creating difficult trade-offs for policymakers. Growth-friendly fiscal policy and GovTech can help countries build resilience.
- IMF repostedDuring a visit to Japan, First Deputy Managing Director Dan Katz met with undergraduate and graduate students, including those of Prof. Kenichi Ueda’s class at the University of Tokyo, to discuss the IMF’s work, as well as global and regional economic challenges.
- Tomorrow, June 11 at 11:45 AM ET, @KGeorgieva will present staff findings from the 2026 euro area consultations in Luxembourg. The discussion will cover Europe’s economic outlook and policy priorities for stability, resilience, and growth. Watch live.
- Greece 🇬🇷 will join the IMF’s Southeast Europe Technical Assistance Center SEETAC as a partner in capacity development work. The IMF’s 18th regional center will deliver technical assistance to Western Balkan countries.
01:23Thank you, Greece, for becoming the newest partner of our capacity development work. As I told FM @Pierrakakis, Greece has come a long way: from a country needing support to now able to help others. It will contribute to SEETAC, strengthening economic institutions in SE Europe. - IMF repostedVery pleased to announce the appointment of Mateusz Szczurek as Director of our European Department, effective July 27. His extensive experience in government, multilateral institutions & the private sector is an asset in supporting our European members. imf.org/en/news/articl…
- A new wave of nationalization driven by geopolitics, energy transition, and supply shocks is transforming state involvement in markets, Nicholas Mulder writes in F&D magazine. imf.org/en/publication…
- IMF repostedAn inspiring visit to @imec_int in Leuven, where talent and innovation are shaping Europe’s future. From cutting-edge research to next-generation semiconductors, Europe has what it takes to lead. It must champion this ecosystem to drive growth, productivity, and competitiveness.
