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The 2019 G7: French Priorities

France has the Presidency of the G7 in 2019. The G7 Heads of State and Government meet for the G7 summit in Biarritz between the 24-26 August 2019.

The French G7 in 2019 will bring together the G7 countries (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US) as well as international organisations including the EU, and dozens of other actors such as NGOs, businesses, local authorities, researchers, etc.

The French government has identified 5 priorities for its G7 Presidency in 2019:

  • the fight against ’lottery of life’ inequality: gender equality, access to education and quality health services;
  • protecting the planet and the environment with a particular focus on a "fair" ecological transition, protecting biodiversity and the oceans;
  • strengthening of social protection for globalisation especially around better and fairer trade, fiscal and development policies;
  • action promoting peace, tackling security and terrorism;
  • exploration of benefits from digital and AI progress.

Almost half of all French people in favor of a G7 focused on poverty reduction

Published 2 September 2019
dans Surveys
49% of French people say they would like to see global poverty on the agenda for the 2019 G7, presided by France and with member countries of Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US.

’Feminist diplomacy’: a new concept approved by 64% of French people

Published 2 September 2019
dans Surveys
In the framework of its 2019 G7 Presidency, France has publicly committed to promoting ’feminist diplomacy’.

Widespread awareness and support from French people for women’s rights in poor countries

Published 2 September 2019
dans Surveys
70% of French people agree with the proposal for France to create a new fund aimed at supporting women’s rights organisations in developing countries.

Ending hunger, and reducing global inequality and poverty: what are French people willing to do to get policy-makers (…)

Published 2 September 2019
dans Surveys
When asked about whether they want to help end hunger, inequality and poverty in the world, French people demonstrate a willingness to take action.

Who cares about global inequality? Citizens vs. politicians

Published 2 September 2019
dans Surveys
There appears to be a considerable gap between citizens’ concern with global inequality and their perception of politicians’ interest in the issue.

Higher taxes for financial markets: a good idea for most people

Published 2 September 2019
dans Surveys
55% of French people think higher taxes on financial markets would fund aid to developing countries

French priorities for the G7 internationally: mirroring what matters most at home?

Published 2 September 2019
dans Surveys
The priority issues which French people would like the G7 to tackle unsurprisingly mirror national concerns.

65% of French people think the fight against global inequality should be a priority for the G7

Published 2 September 2019
dans Surveys
In general, the fight against inequality is an important priority for French people.

What do French people know about the G7?

Published 2 September 2019
dans Surveys
58% of French people say they know what the G7 is, compared to 32% who have heard about it, but "don’t really know what it is".