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Europe’s next enlargement could be a powerful catalyst for growth and increased living standards. New IMF research show...
09/09/2026

Europe’s next enlargement could be a powerful catalyst for growth and increased living standards.

New IMF research shows that the Western Balkans and Moldova could raise GDP per capita by 30–35% within a decade of EU accession. Realizing these gains will depend on strong reforms in candidate countries, deeper Single Market integration, and effective use of EU funding.

Productivity growth is the key driver of this convergence, accounting for roughly two-thirds of the potential income gains.

Yesterday at CEPS in Brussels, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva discussed these findings with European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos and CEPS CEO Karel Lannoo.

Read the paper: https://www.imf.org/en/publications/departmental-papers-policy-papers/issues/2026/09/04/bridging-borders-making-the-most-of-eu-accession-578606

Read the opening remarks: https://www.imf.org/en/news/articles/2026/09/08/sp090826-md-georgieva-remarks-bigger-better-bolder-europe

Stablecoins allow Nigerian households and small firms to move money across borders faster and at lower cost. Nigeria acc...
09/08/2026

Stablecoins allow Nigerian households and small firms to move money across borders faster and at lower cost. Nigeria accounts for about 60% of stablecoin inflows in sub-Saharan Africa since 2019.

But widespread use of dollar-pegged tokens raises questions about monetary sovereignty and financial integrity. New IMF analysis outlines a pragmatic approach: allow innovation, strengthen oversight, improve data, and upgrade payment infrastructure.

Read more in our Country Focus blog: https://www.imf.org/en/news/articles/2026/06/16/stablecoins-in-nigeria

Europe has the savings, talent, and innovative companies to support stronger growth. More integrated banking and venture...
09/07/2026

Europe has the savings, talent, and innovative companies to support stronger growth. More integrated banking and venture capital markets could help connect that capital with promising businesses across borders and make it easier for startups to scale.

Our Chart of the Week blog explains how financial market reforms, deeper venture capital markets and greater availability of long-term risk capital could raise EU GDP by close to 3 percent over the long term, with even larger gains possible when paired with reforms that support innovation, skills, and a stronger business environment.

Read more: https://www.imf.org/en/blogs/articles/2026/07/14/financial-market-reforms-could-lift-europes-growth

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