On January 7, 2026, in Washington D.C., President Enrico Letta met with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund.

The discussion focused on the economic and strategic costs of the persistent fragmentation of the European single market. During the meeting, analyses were shared on the benefits that greater integration could generate, and it was emphasized that strengthening the Single Market would not only enhance the EU’s competitiveness but also its role in global economic governance.