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Intergovernmental political and economic forumG7 leaders in France (June 2026)The G7-states (blue) and the EU (teal) Member states and key leaders:Formation25 March 1973(53 years ago) (25 March 1973)(Library Group)15 November 1975(50 years ago) (15 November 1975)(1st G6 summit)FounderLibrary Group:George ShultzHelmut SchmidtValéry Giscard d'EstaingAnthony Barber1st G6 summit:Gerald FordValéry Giscard d'EstaingHelmut SchmidtAldo MoroTakeo MikiHarold WilsonFounded atWashington, D.C. (Library Group)Rambouillet (1st G6 summit)TypeIntergovernmental organisationOfficial languages English, French, German, Italian, JapaneseFormerly calledLibrary GroupGroup of Six (G6)Group of Eight (G8) (reversion)The Group of Seven (G7) is an intergovernmental political and economic forum consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States; additionally, the European Union (EU) is a "non-enumerated member".

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