G7 Summit 2026 in Évian: India Invited by Macron
Why in the news
France invited India to the G7 leaders’ meeting.
Key facts
- The G7 is an informal forum of leading industrial democracies; talks cover economy, security, climate and governance.
- Members: US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Canada; the EU joins as a non-enumerated member.
| Year | Development |
|---|---|
| 1975 | Founded at Rambouillet Summit, France, after the 1973 oil crisis |
| 1976 | Canada joined; G6 became G7 |
| 1997-2014 | Russia part of G8; later suspended over Crimea |
Exam angle
- 52nd summit; seven members plus EU.
- India: outreach invitee, not a member.