G7 Summit

The G7 (Group of 7) is a group for economic partnerships and that every year brings together the Heads of State and Government of seven of the most industrialized countries in the world (France, the United States, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany). These countries represented 10% of the world population and 46% of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2017. In the G7, the European Union is represented by the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission. The G7 has no legal existence, permanent secretariat or official members. The presidency, held by one of the seven countries in turn every year, provides the resources required for the group’s work.