The Group of 7 (G7) is an informal group of seven countries, the Heads of State and Government of which meet at an annual summit. It has no legal existence, permanent secretariat or official members. It is the Presidency, which is held by one of the seven countries, in turn, every year, that provides the resources required for the group’s work. The European Union is represented at the G7 by the European Council President and the European Commission President.
The Group of 7 brings together Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States, the Heads of State and Government of which meet during an annual Summit.
In 2019, in order to reduce inequality of opportunity and give everyone the same chances in life, regardless of where they were born, where they live, or their gender, and to ensure global stability and peace, France has set a number of goals and priorities for its G7 Presidency:
- fighting inequality of opportunity, promoting in particular gender equality, access to education and high-quality health services;
- reducing environmental inequality by protecting our planet through climate finance and a fair ecological transition, based on preserving biodiversity and the oceans;
- promoting more fair and equitable trade, tax and development policies;
taking action for peace, against security threats and terrorism which weaken the foundations of our societies; - tapping into the opportunities created by digital technology and artificial intelligence in an ethical and human-oriented way.
This G7 will not just be a meeting between the governments of the seven countries but rather an opportunity to work more broadly with everyone who shares our values and is willing to take action to move forward together.
VENUE:
Biarritz, France
24-26 August 2019
Original source: France Diplomatie
Published on 14 June 2019
