G7

France holds the G7 Presidency in 2026, and will convene the Leader’s Summit in June in Evian. France aims to return to the G7 to its original purpose, which is to serve as a ‘forum for major powers to respond to the economic challenges of our times’. France President, Emmanuel Macron, in his address at the start of the 2026 Presidency made this clear: ‘Le G7 a été inventé il y a cinquante ans pour résoudre les crises économiques. Il doit redevenir un moteur d’équilibre face aux transformations du monde.’ / ‘The G7 was created fifty years ago to resolve economic crises. It must once again bring balance in the face of global shifts.’

2025 saw Canada hosting the 51st G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. A G7 was first held there in 2002. Following the recent wave of elections in 2024 and flowing into 2025, including a federal election in Canada, the G7 Summit was attended by new heads of states from Germany, Japan, the UK, the US, and the host nation itself.

2025 will see Canada hosting the 51st G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. A G7 was first held there in 2002. Following the recent wave of elections in 2024 and flowing into 2025, the G7 Summit will be attended by new heads of states from Germany, Japan, the UK, the US, and the host nation itself.

The G7 marked its 50th anniversary this year when Italy hosted the Summit on June 13-15th in Apulia, southern Italy. In line with the common values of freedom and democracy that underpin the G7 states, Italy aimed to focus on defending the rules-based liberal international system and promoting cooperation with the Global South.

The G7 will mark its 50th anniversary this year when Italy hosts the Summit on June 13-15th in Apulia, southern Italy. In line with the common values of freedom and democracy that underpin the G7 states, Italy aims to focus on defending the rules-based liberal international system and promoting cooperation in the Global South.