The Latest | Italy hosts the Group of Seven summit with global conflicts on the agenda
Italy is hosting the summit of the Group of Seven industrialized nations in the wake of the European Parliament election that saw a surge in support for the far right in places like G7 members France and Germany
BORGO EGNAZIA, Italy — Italy is hosting the summit of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations in the wake of the European Parliament election, which saw a surge in support for the far right in places like G7 members France and Germany.
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni also leads a far-right party but continues to hew to the center, particularly on foreign policy, which has made her a reassuring transatlantic partner amid Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
The G7 summit through Saturday is focusing on global conflicts, the spread of artificial intelligence and on Africa issues, particularly Italy’s longstanding concern about uncontrolled migration to Europe from the continent. Perennial issues such as climate change and China also will be discussed.
The G7 is an informal forum with an annual summit to discuss economic policy and security issues. The members are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Currently:
— Italian Premier Meloni opens G7 summit with agreement to back a $50 billion loan to Ukraine
— In Italy’s Puglia region, women take the lead in challenging the local mafia at great personal risk
— US pushes for Ukraine aid, united front against China’s trade practices at G7 finance meeting
Here's the latest:
BORGO EGNAZIA, Italy — European Council President Ursula von der Leyen is praising the agreement reached on guaranteeing a $50 billion loan to Ukraine using profits from frozen Russian central bank assets held in
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