Washington, D.C. — The upcoming G7 summit in Italy represents more than just another leaders’ forum—it’s a critical opportunity to reinforce democratic values and restore trust in international institutions through decisive action.
A new column from the Center for American Progress highlights five critical priorities the G7 should address at the summit this week:
- Agree to a plan that would use the interest from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine defend itself from Russian aggression.
- Focus and coordinate food security efforts by scaling up successful programs.
- Support a proposed ceasefire proposal and chart a path to Israeli-Palestinian security and peace.
- Lay the groundwork for COP29 by setting a new climate finance target.
- Make multilateral institutions work for all through commitment to reform and debt relief.
“The G7 summit is a pivotal opportunity for the world’s leading democracies to tackle pressing global challenges,” said Allison McManus, managing director for the National Security and International Policy department at CAP and co-author of the column. “Addressing these priorities will go a long way toward paving the way for a more secure, prosperous, and democratic future.”
Read the column: “5 Priorities for the 50th G7 Summit” by Allison McManus, Robert Benson, Courtney Federico, and Laura Kilbury
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