❤️🇪🇺 On 4 May the Council opened its doors to all visitors for the EU Open Day.
We had stands from all member states, live performances and plenty of surprises (including a visit from Alexander De Croo 🇧🇪🇪🇺)

Find out more about the event 👉 europa.eu/!v3vJGb

We project growth in emerging market and developing economies to hold steady at 4.2% in 2024 and 2025. This is a modest upgrade from our October forecast and reflects improvements for emerging and developing Asia and Europe. Read more in the latest WEO. imf.org/en/Publication…

Our children are not guinea pigs for social media.

I take note of TikTok’s decision to suspend the #TikTokLite “Reward Program” in the EU.

The cases against TikTok on the risk of addictiveness of the platform continue.

#DSA ensures the safety of our 🇪🇺 online space.

'It is my duty today to pass a very stark message about the future of our Union:

A Putin win would not only change the map.

But it would change the course of European history.'

— Speech by President Ursula von der Leyen at the #EPlenary marking #20YearsTogether

📣 1 year ago, the Council adopted new rules to help reduce the pay gap between women and men.

Find out more 👇

#paytransparency #genderpaygap

50 years ago, a peaceful revolution paved the way for Portugal's transition to democracy.
Today we join the Portuguese people as we commemorate the Carnation Revolution of #25deAbril

Faz hoje 50 anos, uma revolução pacífica abriu caminho à transição de Portugal para a…

Spoke with U.S. business leaders about the challenges and opportunities they face doing business here in China. I emphasized that both the U.S. and China can benefit from healthy economic competition, but that competition must be fair.

Emerging markets have more sway over the global economy than ever before. Policymakers must be ready to manage greater spillovers as the influence of this group grows. See our blog for more. imf.org/en/Blogs/Artic…

The Critical Medicines Alliance has been launched today.

It aims to enhance the security of critical medicines supply through collaborative efforts involving government representatives, pharmaceutical industry stakeholders, health professionals, and civil society.

#EU2024BE

Historic vote today at European Parliament on Directive combating #ViolenceAgainstWomen

For the 1st time ever, we criminalize #gender -based cyber-violence, such as non-consensual sharing of intimate images, incl. #deepfakes
Such violence is often the reason why women leave public life.

During our G7 meeting today, we discussed continued efforts to secure a ceasefire deal in Gaza that includes the release of hostages.

We also made clear we are committed to Israel’s security and condemn Iran’s unprecedented attack.

‼️European Commission just approved the agreement on Ethics Body
 
#Democracy can thrive only when citizens trust their institutions, incl. 🇪🇺institutions.
 
1st time ever common #transparency standards for politicians will help to improve this trust.
 
👉 ec.europa.eu/commission/pre…

The global economy has shown remarkable resilience, with steady growth defying recession fears. We project global growth at 3.2% in 2024 and 2025 in our latest WEO - a slight upgrade but below the 3.8% historical average. More here. imf.org/en/Publication…

Good to see Mike Pence today. We share the view that the world needs an enduring transatlantic partnership with a stronger 🇪🇺 and an engaged 🇺🇸.

Looking forward to a vote this weekend on 🇺🇸 support to 🇺🇦.

The World Bank #ClimateAndDevelopment reports, now covering 40+ countries, highlight how to align climate and development, providing substantive guidance to delivering a world free of poverty on a livable planet: wrld.bg/jU1U50RepVC

Minister Christian Lindner and I met today to discuss our joint work on implementing sanctions against Russia for its illegal war in Ukraine, and the continued importance of coordinating efforts to counter sanctions evasions, support Ukraine, and ensure Russia pays for its damage.

Follow the doorstep remarks by HR/VP Josep Borrell Fontelles at the G7 Italy meeting of Foreign Ministers, in 🇮🇹 Capri twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Deeply grateful for all the warm wishes and congratulatory messages since the announcement of my re-appointment as IMF Managing Director last week. So touched by your support and encouragement. I am determined to keep doing what I’ve always done: my very best.

Director of Asia & Pacific Krishna Srinivasan: We now project growth to slow to 4.5 percent in 2024 – 0.3 percentage points higher than our projection last October – and to 4.3 percent in 2025.

Read his remarks here and watch the press conference: imf.org/en/Publication…

International cooperation in action!

#G20 #IMFMeetings