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G7 consultations on the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine: Ukrainian President Zelensky participated in the Summit in Elmau via video link.

G7 Summit at Schloss Elmau The G7 stands united alongside Ukraine

On the second day of the Summit, the G7 Heads of State and Government discussed one topic in particular – the war in Ukraine. Federal Chancellor Scholz stressed that the war would shape international relations for a long time to come. “In relations with Russia, there can be no going back to the time before the Russian invasion of Ukraine.”

G7 Leaders’ Statement on the Missile Attack on a Shopping Mall in Kremenchuck

„We, the Leaders of the G7, solemnly condemn the abominable attack on a shopping mall in Kremenchuk. We stand united with Ukraine in mourning the innocent victims of this brutal attack. Indiscriminate attacks on innocent civilians constitute a war crime. Russian President Putin and those responsible will be held to account.“

Official Website: G7 Germany “Progress towards an equitable world” – this is the goal of the German G7 Presidency

Group photo of the G7 heads of state and government with representatives of partner countries and international organisations..

Photo series Day two of the summit in pictures

Federal Chancellor Scholz making a government statement in the Bundestag on 22 June 2022

Government statement before summit week “Europe stands united side by side with the Ukrainian people”

Three high-profile appointments await the Federal Chancellor in the next few days: the European Council in Brussels, the G7 Summit in Elmau and the NATO Summit in Madrid. The focus of the meetings will be the war in Ukraine. In the Bundestag, Olaf Scholz stated the aims pursued by the Federal Government – and said that Germany would face up to its responsibility.

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Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Habeck shows a diagram.

Gas emergency plan: Federal Government declares alert level “An economic attack on us by Putin”

Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Robert Habeck announced the second level of the gas emergency plan today. The alert level now applies. Previously, Russia had reduced its gas deliveries, resulting in a considerable deterioration in the supply situation. The Federal Government is taking measures to save gas.

War in Ukraine Military support for Ukraine

Germany supports Ukraine with equipment and weapons supplies – both from stocks held by the Federal Armed Forces and deliveries sourced from industry purchased with funds from the Federal Government's Enable and Enhance Initiative. This list provides an overview of Germany’s lethal and non-lethal military support for Ukraine. 

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German G7 Presidency

Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the State Premiers’ Conference for the eastern federal states. He is standing next to Manuela Schwesig, State Premier of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

The Chancellor in pictures

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Questions and answers The relief measures

Rising prices, especially in the energy sector, are hitting many people hard. The Federal Government has therefore approved a comprehensive relief package, particularly for citizens on low and middle incomes. A summary.
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Ukraine: Concrete emergency assistance and solidarity

Pensioners sitting on a park bench.

Adjustment applicable as of 1 July Significant increase in pensions

Pensioners will receive more money as of 1 July: payments will increase by 5.35 percent in western Germany and by 6.12 percent in the new federal states. This was announced by the Federal Ministry for Labour and Social Affairs. The development showed that the pension system was working in spite of the current crises, said the Federal Minister for Labour and Social Affairs, Hubertus Heil.

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