The G7 Summit in Germany on 7-8 June 2015: the European Union’s role and actions

Under the motto “Think ahead, act together”, the 41st edition of the summit of the “Group of Seven Nations” (G7) will take place from 7 to 8 June in Schloss Elmau, Bavaria (Germany). The European Union will be represented by the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, and the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk. The main topics on the agenda, as set out by this year’s German presidency, are the global economy, trade, as well as foreign affairs, security and health and development issues. Leaders will also discuss the upcoming UN negotiations to develop a new international climate change agreement and the UN’s post-2015 sustainable development agenda. Ream more on this topic here