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Flags of Germany, UK, France, Italy, Japan, USA and Canada

Topics for the G7 Summit

The G7 Summit in Elmau will focus on the global economy as well as on foreign, security and development policy issues. The heads of state and government will also discuss climate and environmental protection, health issues, trade and supply chain standards, and the empowerment of women. more: Topics for the G7 Summit …

A working lunch at the G7 meeting in Brussels

G7 Summit programme

The highlight of Germany’s G7 Presidency will be the summit meeting of heads of state and government on 7/8 June 2015. During Germany’s Presidency meetings will also be held at ministerial level and the German Chancellor will engage in exchange with civil society. more: G7 Summit programme …

World Economic Summit at Schloss Elmau

An overview of summit documents

At the end of each summit the heads of state and government of the G7/G8 issue a joint declaration on the most important outcomes of their meeting. Here is an overview of the most important documents since 2008. A final declaration will also be issued at the summit in Schloss Elmau. more: An overview of summit documents …

Group photo of the participants of the G7 Summit in Brussels

Summit participants

The Group of Seven (G7) is an informal forum of the heads of state and government of seven industrialised nations. Participants at the summit in Schloss  Elmau will be Germany, as the host country, as well as the heads of state and government of France, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and Canada. more: Summit participants …

Chancellor Angela Merkel surrounded by interested ciitzens during the discussion

Meeting with civil society

During Germany's Presidency, the Chancellor will also be engaging in a comprehensive dialogue with civil society. She is meeting representatives of the science and research community, the business community and the trade unions as well as non-governmental organisations, young people and women from G7 states. more: Meeting with civil society …

From 15 to 17 September 1975 the heads of state and government of the six most important western industrialised nations, seen here during a working session, discussed global economic issues

History of the G7/G8

As a consequence of the oil and financial crisis the heads of state and government of the six largest industrial nations held their first World Economic Summit in 1975. Canada joined the group in 1976, Russia in 1998. Following Russia’s annexation of Crimea the G7 decided in March 2014 to continue their meetings without Russia for the time being. more: History of the G7/G8 …

View of the outside of Schloss Elmau

Conference venue: Schloss Elmau

The attractive scenery of the Wetterstein mountains in Upper Bavaria provide a beautiful backdrop to Schloss Elmau, a suitable venue for the meeting of the heads of state and government of the G7. Elmau also meets all the logistical and security requirements of a G7 venue. more: Conference venue: Schloss Elmau …

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Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers)

What is the point of the G7? Why, in the age of the internet, do the heads of state and government have to meet in person, why can’t they hold a web conference? Why do they hold their summits in places like Schloss Elmau and not in their capital cities? Find out the answers to these and other questions here. more: Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers) …