G-8

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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'.

Suspension of Russia

Meetings of the G-8 were suspended in March 2014 due to Russian involvement in Crimea. Subsequently, the member countries of the G-8, excluding Russia, have met as the G-7.


See also