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June 2025 G7 summit geopolitical and economic agenda

The June 2025 G7 summit and its announced geoeconomic and geopolitical agenda.

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  1. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    Von der Leyen says she hopes to deepen EU-Canada cooperation on trade and defence

    Von der Leyen says she hopes to deepen EU-Canada cooperation on trade and defence and notes planned meetings in Canada and Brussels.

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    Dear Mark Carney, the EU-Canada story is one of friendship, trust and standing side by side. I look forward to writing its next chapter with deeper cooperation on trade, investment and defence. See you in Canada for the G7 Summit and welcome you later in June in Brussels ↓

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  2. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “Good call with President Trump ahead of the G7 Summit.”

    Von der Leyen reports having a good call with President Trump ahead of the G7 Summit and notes discussing Middle East geopolitical tensions and energy market coordination.

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    Good call with President Trump ahead of the G7 Summit. We discussed the tense geopolitical situation in the Middle East as well as the need for close coordination on the impact on energy markets.

    On a pre-summit discussion with the US president.

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  3. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

    Statement summary

    Von der Leyen states the G7 Summit will be defined by geoeconomics and geopolitics

    Von der Leyen states the world stands at an inflection point and highlights the summit offers a chance for building unity.

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    The world stands at an inflection point. So this G7 Summit will be defined by geoeconomics and geopolitics. It’s a chance for open and frank conversations. And for building unity on pressing global issues among close partners. europa.eu/!KdrTJn

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  4. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    Von der Leyen announces a new era in the strategic partnership at the summit

    Von der Leyen announces a new era in the strategic partnership at the summit and highlights a major step on security and defence cooperation.

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    Dear Mark Carney, thank you for bringing us together in Canada. It's good to be among trusted partners. This week we strengthen G7 unity. Next week we open a new era in our strategic partnership at our 🇪🇺🇨🇦 Summit. With a major step on security and defence cooperation.

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  5. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

    Statement summary

    Von der Leyen reports she discussed critical issues from Ukraine to trade with Trump

    Von der Leyen reports she discussed critical issues from Ukraine to trade with Trump and says teams were instructed to accelerate work on a fair trade deal.

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    The G7 Summit is an opportunity for good and deep talks between partners. I discussed with President Trump critical issues, from Ukraine to trade. On trade, we instructed the teams to accelerate their work to strike a good and fair deal. Let’s get it done.

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  6. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    Von der Leyen urges an Iranian crisis resolution that brings regional de-escalation and a Gaza ceasefire

    Von der Leyen reports the G7 commitment to Middle East peace and urges an Iranian crisis resolution that brings regional de-escalation and a Gaza ceasefire.

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    The G7 reiterates its commitment to peace and stability in the Middle East. We urge that the resolution of the Iranian crisis leads to a broader de-escalation of hostilities, including a ceasefire in Gaza. We remain vigilant on the implications on energy markets. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

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  7. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    Von der Leyen reports unity on difficult issues at the Kananaskis gathering

    Von der Leyen reports that leading democracies and economies gathered in Kananaskis and says they achieved unity on difficult issues.

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    In Kananaskis, nestled in the majestic Canadian Rockies, the world’s largest democracies and leading economies have come together. Willing to talk, openly, as partners do. And achieving unity on the most challenging topics.

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