G7 summit in Elmau: Scholz names three messages - puzzles about Putin's participation in the G20

Created: 2022-06-29Updated: 2022-06-29 05:45

By: Andreas Schmid, Felix Durach

The G7 summit in Elmau is drawing to a close.

Chancellor Scholz gives his final PK, US President Biden departs.

The news ticker for the G7 summit.

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  G7 messages

  : "Putin must not win the war"

• Climate club based

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  is in place: G7 participants agree to chancellor's plans.

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  is the first G7 participant

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  : US President leaves Schloss Elmau without a press conference

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  All G7 information at a glance.

Update from June 28, 6:35 p.m .:

Important political and economic aspects were discussed at the G7 summit in Elmau.

At the same time, some decisions were made.

Here you will find an overview of the ten key results of the summit.

G7 summit in Elmau: View of the G20 summit - Putin will probably not come in person

Update from June 28, 5:58 p.m .:

The G7 summit in Elmau is hardly over, and the Chancellor’s next big appearance follows.

Olaf Scholz was on the ARD program "Show your colors" - and spoke there of making the Bundeswehr the "largest conventional NATO army" in Europe.

Update from June 28, 2:55 p.m

.: At the G7 summit in Elmau, the spotlight was thrown on an event in November: the G20 summit in Indonesia.

Russia is a member of the G20 countries and announced yesterday that it would attend the meetings.

Italy's head of government, Mario Draghi, has just announced at the G7 summit that Putin will not be traveling to the G20 summit in person.

The Indonesian President Joko Widodo, as the host of the G20 meeting, said that clearly.

"Widodo rules that out and was categorical about it.

He (President Vladimir Putin) will not come.” It is unclear whether the Kremlin chief wants to take part in the G20 summit via video link.

"We'll see what will happen," Draghi said.

G7 summit in Elmau: Scholz speaks on ARD about "responsibility" in the Ukraine war

Update from June 28, 2 p.m

.: Olaf Scholz asked further questions about the G7 summit after his press conference on the ARD program “Bekennen Farb” (Show your colors).

The Chancellor confirmed the participation of the G7 nations in the G20 summit.

"If things go normally, we will take part." Although Putin's Russia is also at the table.

Missing the date in Indonesia would be a "big mistake in world politics - you can't say that smaller."

Scholz also spoke about Ukraine politics and made it clear: "I believe that everyone who has responsibilities in the world has to deal every day with the question of how we can ensure that we can ensure maximum support for Ukraine while avoiding an escalation that would affect the entire world.

That is the oath of office I swore and I will always uphold it.”

Otherwise, Scholz spoke about the aspects already discussed at the press conference.

He also gave an outlook on the NATO summit in Madrid beginning tomorrow, at which Scholz will be present.

"In NATO, Germany is the country in Europe that is certainly making the greatest contribution." When asked by ARD presenter Tina Hassel that France had more soldiers, Scholz said: "We will have an average of 70 to 80 in the next few years spend billions of euros a year on defense.

Then Germany is the country that invests the most.

That also needs to be discussed.”

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Update from June 28, 1:10 p.m

.: The last question on the farewell PK revolves around the Ukraine war and possible negotiations.

Do we need a diplomatic offensive?

At the moment there is little chance of a diplomatic end to the Ukraine war. "Unfortunately, it can currently be observed that Russia is continuing the war with unchanged brutality." The end of the war is therefore not foreseeable.

"It's very, very depressing." In order for the war to end without a dictated peace, the G7 must "keep up the pressure."

In the direction of Putin, Scholz says: "Without a fair agreement with Ukraine, the sanctions will all continue to exist." The press conference ended shortly afterwards.

Update from June 28, 1:02 p.m

.: Scholz causes a laugh at the press conference.

"Could you specify the security guarantees for Ukraine," asks a journalist.

Scholz's succinct answer: "Yes, I could." The Chancellor said no more.

Update from June 28, 12:55 p.m

.: Scholz speaks of the energy supply and the importance of climate protection.

“We all agree where the future lies: not with gas.

We want to be CO₂-neutral by 2045.” However, gas is currently needed “on a transitional basis”.

Olaf Scholz at the closing press conference of the G7 summit.

© Peter Kneffel/picture alliance/dpa

Scholz announces participation in G20 summit: "do not drive apart"

Update from June 28, 12:50 p.m

.: Scholz is asked if he will be present at the G20 summit in Indonesia in November.

"There was great agreement here that we don't want to drive the G20 apart." It's about "having good discussions with one another".

Probably also with Vladimir Putin: The head of the Kremlin announced his participation in the summit yesterday.

Update from June 28, 12:45 p.m

.: One of the key issues at the summit was the Ukraine war: "Ukraine took up a large part of our talks," said Scholz when asked.

He previously announced: "We support the country in its defense and offer it a perspective for the future."

Update from June 28, 12:42 p.m

.: Scholz speaks of “great trust” among the G7 participants and thanks those involved in the G7 summit, including the residents of Krün and Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

"Such a meeting was also associated with burdens for the citizens of these places".

The Chancellor's conclusion: "Everyone was happy to be a guest here."

G7 summit: "Putin must not win the war" - Scholz names three messages

Update from June 28, 12:36 p.m

.: According to Scholz, three key messages came from the G7 summit in Elmau:

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  “The G7 stand united behind Ukraine.

  We agree: Putin must not win this war.” Scholz announces reconstruction with “additional money” and further arms deliveries.

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  "Together we are taking action against hunger in the world." Scholz speaks of support of 4.5 billion US dollars (around 4.3 billion euros) for the countries most affected by hunger and malnutrition.

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  "We will not lose sight of the long-term tasks of this world".

  Scholz speaks of climate protection and announces the establishment of a climate club.

Update from June 28, 12:29 p.m

.: The press conference with Olaf Scholz begins.

The Chancellor speaks of "unity and determination" to counteract the "merciless war" in Ukraine.

The attack on a shopping center in Kremenchuk is another example of Vladimir Putin's brutality.

The G7 group stands firmly behind Ukraine.

"We all realize that there will be no going back to before this war."

Update from June 28, 12:15 p.m

.: A press conference with Olaf Scholz was actually scheduled for 12 p.m.

The appointment is delayed.

Meanwhile, it's leaking out that the G7 are aiming for an international conference on Ukraine's reconstruction.

The group would support such a conference and a reconstruction program for Ukraine, reports the AFP news agency.

Planning and implementation of the program should be the responsibility of Ukraine "in close cooperation with international partners".

"We reiterate our condemnation of the illegal and unjustified Russian war of aggression against Ukraine," the draft reads.

"We will help Ukraine defend itself and secure a free and democratic future."

Biden is the first G7 participant to leave: US President leaves Schloss Elmau

Update from June 28, 11:20 a.m

.: Joe Biden was the first participant to leave the G7 summit.

The 47-vehicle US convoy is currently being escorted through the streets around Schloss Elmau by two military aircraft.

It is planned that the US President will be flown from Ohlstadt Airport to Munich Airport.

Another possible obstacle could be the weather conditions.

The wind is getting stronger, Biden may also start in Pömetsried.

Departure through Garmisch-Partenkirchen: US President Joe Biden drives through the market in a 47-car convoy.

© Tanja Kipke

G7 summit in Elmau: climate club based on Scholz idea

Update from June 28, 11

a.m.: The G7 group supports Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s idea for an international climate club.

They support the goals of such an "open and cooperative" club and want to work with partners to set it up by the end of 2022, according to the final draft for the final declaration of the G7 summit in Elmau, Bavaria, which is available to the German Press Agency.

According to a concept paper that has also been published, the aim of the climate club is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including measuring and recording them.

They also want to counteract a relocation of production to other countries with more lax climate requirements.

Another goal should be the climate-friendly conversion of industry.

With energy partnerships, the economically strong G7 countries want to help poorer countries with expertise and money in the transition to a more climate-friendly economy.

Update from June 28,

10:40 a.m .: The extra talk at Schloss Elmau with Scholz, Macron, Johnson, Biden and Draghi was probably about the NATO summit in Madrid.

The NATO summit will take place in the Spanish capital on Wednesday and Thursday.

Spain's King Felipe invites the alliance's heads of state and government to a gala dinner on Tuesday evening.

Boris Johnson, Joe Biden, Olaf Scholz and Emmanuel Macron at the G7 summit.

© TOBIAS SCHWARZ/AFP

Update from June 28, 10:25 a.m

.: Meanwhile, preparations for departure are underway around Elmau Castle.

According to police circles, the caravan will start moving from the castle at 10:40 a.m. and the closure will last until 3 p.m.

Biden is the first to leave.

Tagesschau24 cites the weather conditions as the reason for the US President's plans.

The first state vehicles are on their way.

The police spoke to our editorial staff of "possible departures".

© Videoredaktion/Ippen.Media: Daniel Quero Espino

G7 summit in Elmau: Biden vortex – US President will probably leave early

Update from June 28, 10:04 a.m

.: Joe Biden is currently taking part in a final meeting with Olaf Scholz, Emmanuel Macron, Boris Johnson and Mario Draghi.

The latter had been invited to the meeting at short notice, as the White House confirmed.

Update from June 28, 9.30 a.m

.: The police are currently preparing several roadblocks around Elmau Castle, for example on the protocol route in the Garmisch area or at the roundabout on the B2.

Police confirmed the closure at 9:45 a.m.

The background may be an early departure by US President Joe Biden, who will apparently leave the conference venue earlier than planned.

He is expected in Madrid on Tuesday, where he will give a press conference and probably also address the results of the summit.

The NATO summit will take place in the Spanish capital on Thursday and Friday.

His wife Jill is already there.

Bidens was supposed to be the first G7 participant to leave Elmau as planned.

His departure was actually only planned for 12 o'clock.

According to information from our editorial team, it was still unclear in the morning how the US President would leave Bavaria.

The authorities are therefore preparing for possible road closures at the moment.

The police cordoned off the protocol route.

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G7 summit in Elmau: The schedule for Tuesday

Update from June 28, 7:50 a.m.:

Third and last day of the G7 summit.

A four-way talk is on the program today at Schloss Elmau.

Chancellor Scholz meets with participants from the USA, France and Great Britain.

A final working session at 10:30 a.m. will then deal with the "multilateral and digital order" - also with a view to the G20 summit of large industrialized and emerging countries in November in Indonesia.

The G7 schedule for Tuesday at a glance.

• 10 a.m.: Conversation between Scholz, Biden, Macron, Johnson

• 10.30 a.m.: Seventh working session on the topic "multilateral and digital order"

• 12:00 p.m.: Press conference by Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz

• 12.15 p.m.: Emmanuel Macron 's press conference

  
  
  

  1.30 p.m.: Mario Draghi's press conference

• Between 12pm and 3pm: Departure of the heads of government

• 2.30 p.m .: Bavaria’s Interior Minister Herrmann on the preliminary final balance of the police operation at the G7 summit

G7 summit in Elmau: Round wants to “hold Putin accountable”

Update from June 27, 11:03 p.m.:

In the Ukraine war, Russia fired rockets at a department store with around 1,000 people.

At least 13 people died.

After the cruel act, the G7 heads of government have now also published a statement.

The statement verbatim:

"We, the leaders of the G7, condemn the heinous attack on a shopping center in Kremenchuk.

Together with Ukraine we mourn the innocent victims of the brutal attack.

Indiscriminate attacks on innocent civilians constitute a war crime. Russian President Putin and those responsible will be held accountable.

Today we underscored our unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.

It is an unjust war that has been raging for 124 days.

We will continue to provide financial, humanitarian and military support to Ukraine for as long as it is needed.

We will not rest until Russia ends its cruel and senseless war against Ukraine.”

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G7 summit: New statement from Elmau

Update from June 27, 7.30 p.m .:

The G7 countries want to work together with five partner countries from the south for a world order based on rules and democracy.

Along with Argentina, India, Indonesia, Senegal and South Africa, the G7 said on Monday they were committed to the "peaceful resolution of conflicts" and opposed "the threat or use of force of any kind" not in accordance with stand by international law.

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"As democracies, we seek to promote a rules-based international order," said a statement on "resilient democracies" released at the G7 summit at Schloss Elmau in Bavaria.

The twelve countries and the EU want to protect human rights and fight corruption.

The aim at the international level must be "to work towards just, integrative and sustainable solutions to global challenges", such as climate change or the corona pandemic.

Together, the security of the food supply should also be improved in order to prevent famine.

G7 summit: Scholz rules out "back" with Russia - Chancellor again assures Ukraine of help

Update from June 27, 6:10 p.m.:

According to Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the G7 agree that the Ukraine war is about “very long-lasting changes that will also shape international relations for a very, very long time”.

For Scholz it is clear: "In relation to Russia there can be no turning back."

Update from June 27, 6:05 p.m .: With

regard to the Ukraine war, Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated at the G7 summit in Elmau that the war was viewed from “different perspectives”.

It is therefore important "that we talk to each other about it and also exchange our respective perspectives".

The Ukrainian head of state Selenskyj once again described the situation insistently and thanked him for the support.

"All of us - we have assured this - will continue to support Ukraine in its defense against Russia," emphasizes Scholz, describing the Ukraine war as a "deep, deep turning point in international relations".

In particular, the understanding that borders should not be changed by force was violated.

Update from June 27, 6 p.m.:

Chancellor Olaf Scholz comments on the G7 summit in Elmau.

"The G7 are more than seven economically very successful democracies," he begins his speech.

Making this clear was an important goal for him.

As democracies, we look at the world in a similar way, according to Scholz.

The Chancellor emphasizes the role of exchange between these countries.

“Mutual listening creates mutual understanding and that makes it easier to work together,” he explains.

With a view to climate protection, energy supply and the fight against hunger, the G7 summit had "talked to one another very well and openly and also very constructively".

Putin wants to take part in the G20 summit - his adviser does not yet want to comment on the G7 results

Update from June 27, 4:30 p.m .:

According to information from Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to take part in the G20 summit in Indonesia in the fall.

"Yes, we have confirmed that our participation is planned," the Kremlin chief's foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov said

at a press conference , according to the state news agency

However, it is still unclear whether Putin will take part in person or via video.

Ushakov also stated that it was still too early to comment on the results of the G7 summit in Elmau.

"No, it's still too early.

To be honest, I didn't look at the current information myself," he replied to journalists' questions.

G7 reaffirms support for Ukraine with statement - "for as long as necessary"

Update from June 27, 1:40 p.m .:

The G7 countries have now announced extensive support for Ukraine in an official statement.

"We will continue to provide financial, humanitarian, military and diplomatic support and stand by Ukraine for as long as necessary," the paper said.

The White House had already published a statement with similar wording in the morning.

The G7 countries want to provide Ukraine with up to 27.9 billion euros in financial support in 2022.

This is intended to close funding gaps and serve the basic needs of the Ukrainian population.

Regarding the new sanctions against Moscow, the paper said: "We are determined to reduce Russia's income, including from gold." However, no details were given.

In addition, the G7 countries again called on Russia to end the war and warned against the use of chemical, biological or nuclear weapons.

This would be unacceptable and would have serious consequences, the paper said.

The leaders also expressed concern about Russia's announced delivery of nuclear-capable missiles to Belarus.

G7 wants to further increase pressure on Putin - "This war must end"

Update from June 27, 12:57 p.m .:

Olaf Scholz has announced even greater pressure from the G7 on Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“As the G7, we stand united with Ukraine and will continue to support her.

To do this, we have to make tough but necessary decisions," wrote the Chancellor on Twitter.

Scholz thanked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for his participation in the G7 summit (

).

“We will continue to increase the pressure on Putin.

This war must end,” the Chancellor continued.

Selenskyj is said to have previously demanded massive support from the G7 in order to be able to end the war against Russia this calendar year.

Selenskyj wants to end the war in 2022 - President calls for massive aid at the G7 summit

Update from June 27, 12:05 p.m .:

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj probably wants to end the war against Russia this year.

The 44-year-old is said to have demanded that participants at the G7 summit "do everything" to end the war with Russia later this year.

This is reported by the AFP news agency with reference to internal circles.

Zelenskyy also pointed out that the war would be very long if it could not be ended before winter.

G7 adopt new sanctions against Moscow – focus also on armaments sector

Update from June 27, 10:40 a.m .:

According to the US government, the G7 countries have agreed on further punitive measures against Russia.

The measures were aimed, among other things, against military production and supply chains, the White House announced on Monday on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Bavaria.

Accordingly, sanctions are to be imposed on hundreds of other people and institutions and punitive tariffs on numerous Russian products.

The aim of the sanctions is to further restrict Russia's access to essential materials, services and technologies.

The Russian armaments sector in particular is said to be affected by this.

This is intended to limit Russia's ability to "replace military equipment it has already lost in its brutal war against Ukraine."

The statement also said the US would levy punitive tariffs on more than 570 Russian product groups with a volume of around $2.3 billion.

Biden and other G7 leaders would seek to use proceeds from punitive tariffs on Russian goods to support Ukraine.

The aim is to ensure "that Russia pays for the costs of its war".

G7 impose further sanctions on Russia - Aid to Ukraine "as long as it is necessary"

The White House also announced travel bans against around 500 government officials "for threatening or violating Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity or political independence, or for suppressing dissent in Russia."

Die G7 werde sich der Meldung zu Folge auch dazu verpflichten, die Ukraine bei der Deckung ihrer kurzfristigen Haushaltsdefizite zu unterstützen. Die USA würden hierfür ein Hilfspaket in Höhe von 7,5 Milliarden Dollar zusagen. Die Staats- und Regierungschefs der G7 würden zusichern, die Ukraine finanziell, humanitär, militärisch und diplomatisch zu unterstützen, „solange es nötig ist“.

Neue Gäste, Selenskyj und mögliche Putin-Attacken: Das bringt der zweite G7-Tag

Erstmeldung vom 26. Juni:

Elmau/Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Der erste Tag des G7-Gipfel in Elmau war geprägt von symbolträchtigen Bildern und der Bekanntgabe eines Milliardenpakets für Entwicklungsländer. Am zweiten Gipfeltag am Montag steht der Ukraine-Krieg auf der G7-Agenda.

Die Gipfelteilnehmer aus Deutschland, Frankreich, Italien, Großbritannien, USA, Kanada und Japan versammelten sich am Sonntag vor der oberbayerischen Alpenkulisse. Auf der Bank, wo 2015 Angela Merkel und Barack Obama für vertraute Bildmomente sorgten, lächelte die G7-Gruppe nach einem „Arbeitsabendessen“ in die Kameras.

G7-Gipfel in Elmau: Milliardenpaket als Alternative zu China

Zuvor hatten die Staats- und Regierungschefs um Kanzler Olaf Scholz und US-Präsident Joe Biden ein Milliardenpaket für Entwicklungsländer bekannt gegeben. Mit einem Investitionsprogramm soll dem Einfluss Chinas entgegengewirkt werden. Die maßgeblich von den USA angestoßene Initiative solle „hochwertige und nachhaltige Infrastruktur ermöglichen“.

Insgesamt geht es um 600 Milliarden Dollar (568 Milliarden Euro). Bei der anvisierten Summe handle es sich nicht um staatliche Hilfszahlungen. Vielmehr solle mit Unterstützung der Regierungen in erster Linie privates Kapital mobilisiert werden. Man ist also abhängig vom Gusto privater Unternehmer. Ziel sei, ärmere Länder in Asien und Afrika, die für ihre Entwicklung etwa Häfen, Straßen und Brücken bauen wollen, unabhängiger von chinesischen Investitionen zu machen.

G7-Gipfel in Elmau: Selenskyj per Video-Schalte dabei

Am Montag steht vor allem der Ukraine-Krieg auf dem G7-Zeitplan. Während die G7-Chefs auf Schloss Elmau tagen, bombardierte Russland die Kiew. Eigentlich hatten sich russische Truppen aus der ukrainischen Hauptstadt zurückgezogen. Eine gezielte Provokation Wladimir Putins? „Man muss davon ausgehen, dass Putin hier seine Muskeln spielen lässt“, sagte EVP-Chef Manfred Weber (CSU) am Rande des Gipfels in der ARD.

Volodymyr Zelenskyj will also be there on the second day of the summit.

However, the Ukrainian President will only take part virtually in the deliberations in Bavaria.

The topics of climate, energy and health will also be discussed on Monday.

The heads of state and government of Indonesia, South Africa, India, Senegal and Argentina are expected at Schloss Elmau.

Among other things, partnerships for a sustainable energy policy will be discussed with them.

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