International Monetary Fund

Greece needs to agree with its eurozone lenders on a lower fiscal target path to achieve a sustainable economic and social recovery, the International Monetary Fund said on Friday after a mission visit to Athens.

The Republic of Korea offered Bulgaria closer cooperation in the IT sector. This was what South Korean President Moon Jae-in said at the start of the conversation with the Bulgarian government delegation, led by Prime Minister Boyko Borissov.

Global economic growth continues to be disappointing, trade tensions remain, and debt burden is increasing in many countries. In this context, my immediate priority for the IMF is to help members minimize the risk of crises and be prepared to cope with economic downturns.

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today selected Kristalina Georgieva to serve as IMF Managing Director and Chair of the Executive Board for a five-year term starting on October 1, 2019. Ms. Georgieva, who succeeds Christine Lagarde, is the first person from an emerging market economy to lead the IMF since its inception in 1944.

Ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) deputy chair Numan Kurtulmuş has criticized a meeting between the officials of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Turkish opposition parties, while adding that the Turkish government has "closed the topic with the IMF."

The International Monetary Fund Board of Directors is expected to approve Kristalina Georgieva as managing director of the financial institution on Wednesday. The Bulgarian is the only candidate and enjoys the support of both the European Union and the United States.

A meeting held between officials of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Turkish opposition parties has drawn accusations by the government that it was a "secret meeting".

Today the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to interview Kristalina Georgieva, who is the only candidate for the post of Managing Director. This was announced at a regular press conference by the spokesman for the Jerry Rice Foundation earlier this month.

Following the repayment of the 2.5 billion dollars Russian loan this year, the government has indicated that it is also planning for the early repayment of the debt to the International Monetary Fund.

Today, MEPs will vote on the nomination of Christine Lagarde as President of the European Central Bank. 

Before the secret ballot there will be a debate in the plenary.

The European Parliament expresses its opinion on whether the candidate is suitable for the post, with the final decision being taken by the European Council.