Merz ends up in Canada: G7 summit under pressure of the crises!

Merz ends up in Canada: G7 summit under pressure of the crises!

Kananaskis, Kanada - Chancellor Friedrich Merz celebrated his arrival for this year's G7 summit in Calgary, Canada, in Calgary, Canada. Accompanied by his wife Charlotte, he will have important conversations in the Kananaskis River Valley, a picturesque backdrop in the Rocky Mountains. The summit not only promises an exchange between the leading industrialized nations, but also a test for the global order.

Chancellor Merz has already emphasized in advance that he wants the G7 countries unity and hopes to set a sign of unity despite the differences with US President Donald Trump. The G7 countries include Germany, Canada, the USA, France, Great Britain, Italy and Japan, and guests such as Japan, Australia, India, Brazil and South Africa have announced themselves. On Monday and Tuesday there are bilateral conversations on the agenda, and Merz could possibly also plan an exchange with Trump.

core concern of the summit

The topics that lie on the table are pressing and diverse. The focus is on escalation in the Middle East, especially the conflict between Israel and Iran. Merz describes the Iranian nuclear weapons program as an existential threat to Israel and supports Israel's right to self -defense, but also warns an end to the bombing of civil goals. In addition, the Ukraine War will be a central point of the discussion, especially in terms of war against Russia and the associated challenges.

The Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj will also be on site to ask the G7 countries for support. In addition to the military situation, Selenskyj will continue to warn against the circumvention of sanctions. The pressure on Moscow should be increased so that negotiations on an armistice can be taken. Merz emphasizes the need to sensitize the G7 countries to the challenges of sanctions against Russia and the situation in Ukraine.

economy and customs topics

But not only geopolitical topics are in the foreground. The existing customs conflict with the United States, which flared up again in particular due to the threatened new US tariffs, will also be on the agenda. The EU and the United States are in negotiations to avoid another conflict, while Trump has already caused several economic policy tensions that have an international impact. This situation could also influence the plans of the G7 leader to formulate a comprehensive final declaration, which is questioned due to internal differences, especially under Trump.

Of course, topics such as migration, dealing with critical raw materials and new technologies are also discussed. Merz hopes for concrete progress that the G7 countries can implement together in these areas. He sees a chance in these conversations to strengthen the European leadership role and to work for common values.

The G7 summit, which takes place for the 50th anniversary of the G7, offers the participating countries the opportunity to represent their own points of view and at the same time promote global cooperation. It remains to be seen how the negotiations go and what results are achieved. Despite all the challenges, the signs are on an intensive and significant discussion.

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