At the Santander Banking Conference, Managing Director @KGeorgieva discussed with @AnaBotin the global economy's resilience and how Europe can tap into its significant potential by moving faster on reforms that give firms the scale, financing, and confidence to compete globally.
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Pleased to sign the Establishment Agreement with Spain, a crucial step toward launching the IMF Technology Center in Spain – Valencia & strengthening our global technology capabilities. Grateful to the Spanish & Valencian authorities for their partnership. imf.org/en/news/articles/202…
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A timely exchange with @AnaBotin at the Santander Banking Conference on the global economy's resilience and Europe's outlook. Europe has significant untapped potential but needs to move faster on reforms that give firms the scale, financing, and confidence to compete globally.
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My thoughts are with all those affected by the tragedy in Spain, especially those who have lost loved ones or been injured. We stand with the people of Spain during this difficult time.
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…
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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.
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/…
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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
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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.
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%
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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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