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Kristalina Georgieva is seeking a second term as IMF chief

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Christine Lagarde, President, European Central Bank, pictured on the closing day of the 53rd annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

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The World Economic Forum at Davos has ended with a mixture of mild optimism and caution for the global economy.

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Kristalina Georgieva painted a dark picture for the European economy.

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Half of eurozone countries heading for recession, IMF chief predicts

"The loss to the European people is quite, quite dramatic," Kristalina Georgieva told Euronews.

27/10/2022

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks at a news conference annual meeting of the IMF and the World Bank Group, Washington, Oct. 13, 2022.

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World financial leaders meeting in Washington have criticised the Truss government's unfunded tax cut plan amid fears the market turmoil could overshadow more considerable challenges.

13/10/2022

In this Sept. 6, 2021, file photo, Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), delivers a speech in the Netherlands.

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IMF's board approves allowing Georgieva to remain as head

The International Monetary Fund expressed “full confidence” in its managing director on Tuesday in response to allegations that World Bank staff were pressured to change business rankings for China in an effort to placate Beijing.

12/10/2021

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The IMF chief insisted public support not be withdrawn prematurely.

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World economy on 'firmer footing' but 'debt and inequality pose risks'

Speaking to Euronews, Kristalina Georgieva said the IMF is ready to upgrade its global forecast but fiscal support must not be withdrawn prematurely.

31/03/2021

IMF chief warns countries not to let new decade be repeat of 'roaring 20s'

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IMF chief warns not to let new decade be repeat of 'roaring 20s'

The head of the IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, spoke about growing inequality and how the climate crisis could impact economics.

17/01/2020

Bulgarian Kristalina Georgieva picked as EU candidate for IMF head

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Bulgarian Kristalina Georgieva picked as EU candidate for IMF head

After long negotiations, the chief executive of the World Bank emerged as the EU candidate to succeed Christine Lagarde.

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