German G7 Presidency

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The Group of Seven

The seven leading democratic economic powers have joined together in the G7. Here you can find the most important information on the G7 states, Germany’s G7 Programme and the summit at Schloss Elmau.

German Chancellor Scholz and the G7 leaders

“Progress towards an equitable world”

Germany’s G7 presidency is being influenced by the Ukraine war. We look at the response of the G7 states and the goals of the German government.

G7 – das Symbol der deutschen Präsidentschaft 2022

Which countries make up the G7?

The Group of 7 is made up of the largest democratic economic powers – find the most important facts and figures here.

G7 Summit at Schloss Elmau

The heads of state and government of the G7 countries are meeting in the Alps from 26 to 28 June 2022. Here are all the important facts about the summit venue.

Germany’s G7 presidency

Germany holds the presidency of the G7 in 2022. We take a look at the Group of Seven and the goals of the German government.

Peace and Security

Russia’s war on Ukraine is confronting the community of states with completely new challenges. The G7 stands solidly with Ukraine.

Ransomware und Hacker bedrohen auch Unternehmen und Staaten.

Increased threat

Cybersecurity ahead of the G7 summit – German expert Christian Hummert on the risks posed by hackers and fake news.

Verschwörungstheorien unterteilen die Welt in Gut und Böse.

“A threat to democracies”

What role is played in conflicts by conspiracy theories? An interview with the expert Michael Butter.

“The strength of the law”

Christoph Heusgen, chairman of the Munich Security Conference, on the new global situation following Putin’s attack on Ukraine.

Responses to the “turning point”

Germany takes a new security and defence policy course together with its partners in the EU and NATO.

“A signal of strong democracies”

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz explains in our interview why the G7 is so important and what Germany expects from the summit in Elmau.

Climate and Sustainability

The climate crisis requires global co-operation. During its G7 Presidency Germany wants to create new alliances for climate protection.

Jennifer Morgan, Staatssekretärin im Auswärtigen Amt

“There has never been a better chance”

State Climate Secretary Jennifer Morgan: The G7 must be the driving force and a trailblazer in the fight against the climate crisis.

Der Zugang zu sauberem Trinkwasser ist ein Menschenrecht.

Commitment to a just world

They fight for plastic-free oceans, sustainable food and women's rights. We introduce you to actively engaged companies and associations.

New government climate envoy

Greenpeace chief Morgan is to become the German government’s special climate envoy. Originally from America, she has lived for a long time in Berlin.

Global Economic Stability

The consequences of the Covid pandemic and the war against Ukraine are being felt worldwide. Ensuring global food security is one of the major challenges.