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Group of Seven / Group of Eight
Since 1975, the annual G7/G8 Summit brings together leaders of the world’s richest nations - United States, Japan, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy and Canada. While not a full member, Russia has attended the meetings since 1994. The meetings consider economic policy issues as well as political and security matters. Though not an "institution," the G7/G8 represents an important global policy making process at the highest level. In addition to the annual meeting of heads of state and governments, there are also annual meetings of foreign ministers and other ad hoc ministerial meetings. For many years, protests and alternative events have criticized the summit for defending the interests of the rich and powerful at the expense of most of the world's people.
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G7/G8 Summits
Heiligendamm Summit, Germany: 2007
This page posts information on the G7/G8 meeting in Heiligenamm, Germany in 2007.Gleneagles Summit, United Kingdom: 2005
This page posts information on the G7/G8 meeting in Gleneagles, Scotland in 2005.Evian Summit, France: 2003
This page posts articles and other information on the Evian Summit in 2003.Kananaskis Summit, Canada: 2002
This page posts articles and other information on the Kananaskis Summit in 2002.Genoa Summit, Italy: 2001
This page posts information on the G7/G8 Summit in Genoa, Italy in 2001.Okinawa Summit, Japan: 2000
This page posts information on the G7/G8 Summit in Okinawa, Japan in 2000.Cologne Summit, Germany: 1999
This page posts information on the G7/G8 Summit in Cologne, Germany in 1999.
General Analysis on the G7/G8
This page posts articles, papers, and other information on the G7/G8 and its role in global social and economic policy making.Links and Resources
This page provides links and resources on the G7/G8.
