Hosted in Germany, the G7 met to address global challenges, including conflict in Ukraine, the future of the global economy and cooperation in driving the green transition.
30 Jun 2022, 4 min read
The G7 was set up in 1975 and brings together the leaders of the world's leading industrial nations. The group consists of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States, in addition to the European Union Commission President.
Following the UK holding the Presidency of the G7 in 2021, this year (20022) Germany is hosting, and the leaders met in the secluded Bavarian Alps on Sunday 26 June for a three-day summit.
Top on the agenda for the summit was the conflict in Ukraine, the future of the global economy and cooperation in driving the green transition – although it has been criticised for a lack of concrete outcomes.
Leaders agreed a join communiqué in which they commit to:
- Continue to support the government and people of Ukraine (however there were no new announcements on support for Ukraine or sanctions)
- Work with partners to establish an open and cooperat
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