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G7

G7 - the "Group of Seven" countries - came together in 1975 as the seven most important industrialized nations at the time.

These seven countries are the US, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and Canada. In 1998 Russia was added and the group expanded to G8, before it was excluded again in 2014 after Russia's annexation of the Crimean peninsula.

The logo for Germany's 2022 G7 presidency is presented during a press conference of the German government spokesman in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Dec. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

Germany takes over G7 presidency 01.01.2022

During its presidency of the group Germany plans to focus on major issues, with climate policy as the top priority. Dealing with the COVID pandemic and with Russia and China will definitely also end up on the G7 agenda.
Bundesfinanzminister Christian Lindner (FDP) gibt eine Pressekonferenz zu den Ergebnissen der 24. Stabilitätsratssitzung. Eine zentrale Aufgabe des Stabilitätsrates ist die regelmäßige Überwachung der Haushalte des Bundes und der Länder.

Germany to use G7 presidency to focus on economic recovery, climate 01.01.2022

Germany takes over the G7 presidency for 2022. In a new year's message, Finance Minister Christian Lindner, who replaces Chancellor Olaf Scholz in the role, said Germany must help "drive the global economic recovery."
Britain's Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, left, and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken attend a G7 Foreign and Development Ministers Session with Guest Countries and ASEAN Nations in Liverpool, England Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is hosting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other Group of Seven counterparts for weekend talks in the northwest England port city of Liverpool as the wealthy nations club faces growing tensions with Russia, China and Iran. (Olivier Douliery/Pool via AP)

G7 ministers issue warnings to Iran, Russia 12.12.2021

Foreign ministers meeting in Liverpool threatened the Kremlin with fresh economic sanctions in the event of an invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile, Tehran was told that time is running out to revive the nuclear deal.
Britain's Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, left, welcomes Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock upon his arrival at the Museum of Liverpool, Liverpool, England, Saturday Dec. 11, 2021. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is hosting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other Group of Seven counterparts for weekend talks in the northwest England port city of Liverpool as the wealthy nations club faces growing tensions with Russia, China and Iran. (Phil Noble/Pool via AP)

G7 seeks united front on Russia-Ukraine tensions 11.12.2021

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock wants to "take every action to return to dialogue" while her UK counterpart Liz Truss said Russia faces "severe consequences" if it attacks Ukraine.
DW Business – Europe

DW Business – Europe 14.10.2021

Biden tries to tame inflation with LA port open 24/7 - Bali welcomes back foreign travelers - G7 finance ministers focus on inflation

DW Business Africa 24.08.2021

G7 considers Taliban sanctions - Ghana's first plastic house - Report: Germans fear cyberattacks as vote nears
Afghans take selfie wit Taliban fighters during patrol in the city of Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021. The Taliban celebrated Afghanistan's Independence Day on Thursday by declaring they beat the United States, but challenges to their rule ranging from running a country severely short on cash and bureaucrats to potentially facing an armed opposition began to emerge. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Taliban urged to allow safe passage out of Kabul — as it happened 19.08.2021

The G7 called on the Taliban to allow the safe exit of anybody who wants to leave. Protesters rallied on Afghanistan's independence day. A DW journalist's relative was killed. Follow DW for more.
This Jan. 2, 2016 photo shows the Liberian-flagged oil tanker Mercer Street off Cape Town, South Africa. The oil tanker linked to an Israeli billionaire reportedly came under attack off the coast of Oman in the Arabian Sea, authorities said Friday, July 30, 2021, as details about the incident remained few. (Johan Victor via AP)

G7 countries blame Iran for oil tanker attack 06.08.2021

The attack on the Mercer Street vessel last week left two people dead. The ship is tied to a prominent Israeli billionaire, with Tel Aviv vowing retaliation.
Government Buildings in Dublin, seen on a day, when Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure & Reform, announced that there will be no change in LPT (Local Property Tax) bills by central Government until 2021. On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

Ireland: Government set to abandon 12.5% tax rate, report 14.07.2021

Ireland has long been seen as an outlier on corporation tax, particularly in the European Union. But suggestions it is willing to increase its rate comes as pressure mounts on Dublin to fall in line with G7 proposals.
DW Business – Asia

DW Business – Asia 01.07.2021

China Anniversary - UK Exemption
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, welcomes the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, right, for a meeting at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Friday, June 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

Merkel, Macron: 'Russia is a big challenge for us' 18.06.2021

German Chancellor Merkel and French President Macron said maintaining dialogue with Russia was crucial for "security in the European Union." They also said the EU also faces challenges dealing with Russia and China.

EU and US team up to face China and Russia 16.06.2021

US President Joe Biden is in Europe. His trip marks a change from predecessor as he tries to rally allies to deal with rivals Russia and China.

RECHTS: 6551342 21.05.2021 U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in the Cross Hall of the White House, in Washington, DC, the United States. Stringer / Sputnik LINKS: Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures as he addresses a press conference with the Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the residence of the prime minister office in Budapest on October 30, 2019. - The Russian President is on brief visit to Hungary having talks with the Hungarian prime minister. (Photo by Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP) (Photo by ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP via Getty Images)

Biden in Geneva for tense summit with Putin 16.06.2021

The US president, fresh from G7, NATO and EU summits, will meet his Russian counterpart in Switzerland for face-to-face talks. Despite tensions, the US and Russia say they want more "stable" bilateral relations.
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China slams G7 'manipulation' over human rights criticism 14.06.2021

Beijing has accused the G7 leaders of interference after they denounced China's rights record and called for a new probe into the origins of COVID-19.

May 14, 2021, Bolton, Greater Manchester, England: Bolton, UK. Shoppers wear face mask at Bolton Market on Friday morning. Bolton now has the highest infection rate in Britain at 192.3 cases per 100,000. (Credit Image: © Adam Vaughan/London News Pictures via ZUMA Wire

Coronavirus digest: UK prolongs restrictions amid delta surge 14.06.2021

Social distancing rules in the UK have been extended by a month as delta variant-driven cases continue to rise. Meanwhile, Germany has recorded its lowest daily numbers in months. Follow the latest with DW.
U.S. President Joe Biden, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and advisors Jan Hecker (2ndR) und Jake Sullivan attend a bilateral meeting during a G7 summit in St. Ives, Cornwall, Britain, June 12, 2021. Guido Bergmann/Bundesregierung/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES

G7 final communique calls for new COVID origin probe, pledges 1 billion vaccines — as it happened 13.06.2021

On the final day of the summit in Cornwall, England, G7 leaders made pledges on tackling the coronavirus pandemic, addressing climate change, human rights issues and endorsing a global minimum tax.

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