G-8

Loosely, a group of 8 industrialised countries comprising Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States. The European Union is also represented.

More strictly, a meeting of the heads of government from those countries.

Also known as the Group of Eight or G8.

Temporary suspension

Meetings of the G-8 were suspended on 24 March 2014 due to Russian involvement in Crimea. The member countries of the G-8, excluding Russia, have been meeting as the G-7.

See also

• G-20
• G-7
• G-77