What is the G7? 

The G7 was born from this idea in 1975, when the first oil crisis revealed the need for enhanced international economic cooperation. Today, the major global imbalances, whether trade, financial or environmental, require more than ever constant dialogue and coordination between nations.

Every year, the G7 countries meet to work together on major issues such as peace and security, economic prosperity and sustainability, development, environmental transition and new technologies.

Who are the 7?

The "Group of 7" or G7 is made up of: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. The European Union has also been fully involved in the work of the G7 since 1977.

Its particularity: it has no legal existence, no permanent secretariat, no ex officio member.

The only rule is that each year the Presidency is held by one of the seven States which provides the necessary resources for the work of the group and defines the political guidelines given to this work. This is called a rotating presidency.

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