Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to dominate the security agenda, seeking intensified air defense support and tighter sanctions against Moscow. Meanwhile, representatives from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Egypt bring a heavy focus on the regional fallout of the Iran war. Crucially, leaders from India, Brazil, Kenya, and South Korea arrive with momentum from recent trade agreements with the European Union, positioning these nations as the primary architects of the summit's new economic framework.
Macron pivots G7 toward middle-power coalition against Chinese trade
French President Emmanuel Macron is transforming the upcoming three-day G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains into a strategic forum for middle powers, effectively marginalizing traditional superpower dynamics. While the G7 remains anchored by the US, the guest list signals a calculated shift toward building consensus with regional leaders on global trade imbalances.
Finance Minister Roland Lescure set a pragmatic tone ahead of the summit, suggesting that while Europe must acknowledge its own underinvestment issues, the current trajectory of Chinese trade is unsustainable. By framing the discussion around persistent global imbalances rather than mere diplomatic finger-pointing, France is attempting to unify a diverse bloc of nations under a shared commitment to market stability. Despite China’s public skepticism toward the G7’s legitimacy, Macron’s recent video conference with Beijing officials ensures the topic remains central to the proceedings, even in the absence of a formal Chinese invitation.
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