Canada G7 foreign ministers show support for Ukraine after talks in Canada The G7 ministers said in a joint statement at the conclusion of the two-day gathering that they are increasing the economic costs to Russia and exploring measures against those who finance Russia’s war efforts. 13/11/2025
Canada Ukraine's FM presses G7 for support as Russia targets energy grid Canada announced more sanctions against Russia on Wednesday and a day earlier, the United Kingdom pledged €14 million in funding for Ukraine's energy infrastructure. 12/11/2025
Canada G7 foreign ministers meet in Canada for talks on trade and defence Tensions have risen between the US and traditional allies like Canada over defence spending, trade and uncertainty over President Donald Trump's ceasefire plan in Gaza and efforts to end the war in Ukraine. 12/11/2025
Economy The UK economy grows despite tariff pressures, outpacing G7 peers While not comparable to the growth at the beginning of the year, July's numbers are bigger than predicted and signal a greater resilience than other top G7 economies. 14/08/2025
Europe News France launches 'diplomatic reserve' to boost soft power The government hopes the first contingent will attract 1,000 reservists before the end of the year. 03/07/2025
Canada G7 leaders fail to reach major agreements after Trump's early exit The summit concluded with a broadly worded statement in which leaders of the G7 unanimously agreed that Iran cannot be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon and called for de-escalation in the Middle East. 18/06/2025
Europe News Von der Leyen blasts China's 'blackmail' in appeal to Trump at G7 During the G7 summit, Ursula von der Leyen said the source of "the biggest collective problem" in the global trading system dates back to China's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001. 17/06/2025
USA Trump slams Macron's claims linking early G7 exit and Israel-Iran deal The US president left the G7 summit in Canada one day early on Monday, prompting French President Emmanuel Macron to say Trump left to work on the Israel-Iran ceasefire deal. Trump denied this on his Truth Social platform. 17/06/2025
Europe News G7 leaders gather in Canada for a summit amid volatile global picture With other leaders wanting to talk to Trump in an effort to talk him out of imposing tariffs, the G7 summit risks being a series of bilateral conversations rather than a show of unity. 16/06/2025
Europe News Macron reaffirms support for Greenland during visit ahead of G7 Summit During a joint news conference in Nuuk, the leaders of France, Denmark and Greenland emphasised their unity and called for deeper cooperation. 15/06/2025
Canada What to expect at the G7 Summit attended by Trump and Zelenskyy Israel's attack on Iran has added a new wrinkle to the global picture as G7 leaders gather in Kananaskis for a summit beginning Monday. 15/06/2025
Europe News Can the EU lower the cap on Russian oil without the US? The US has so far refrained from endorsing a lower price cap on Russian oil, prompting the question of whether the EU can dare to go it alone. 07/06/2025
Economy UK becomes fastest-growing G7 economy after strong first quarter The UK economy recorded a better than expected first quarter, but experts warn, new taxes on UK businesses and high global uncertainty may slow down growth in the coming months. 16/05/2025
Economy Billions on ice: What to do with Russia's frozen assets? With US support for Ukraine in doubt, Kyiv's European allies are weighing whether to seize $300bn (€274bn) in frozen Russian assets. 18/03/2025
Green News Italy ‘worst offender’: G7 countries give record fossil fuel subsidies Despite promising a fossil fuel subsidies phaseout by 2025, G7 governments continue to increase taxpayer spend. 04/02/2025
Economy UK inflation highest among G7 countries as energy costs raise prices The UK has continued to have one of the highest inflation rates in the G7, mainly driven by rising energy prices and ongoing supply chain issues. 10/01/2025