France has been assigned a score of 0.75 in its world economy objective. The G8 leaders joined the G20 in Toronto to discuss issues pertaining to international finance. Block 3 and Annex 2 of the Leaders’ Statement see the G20 agree on financial sector reform, including regulatory and supervisory measures for the banking system. The [...]
French President Nicolas Sarkozy held a press conference today, after the conclusion of the G8 leaders’ talks. President Sarkozy briefed the media on France’s position with regards to the broader commitments made by the G8. He began by stressing the need for a reform in global governance, including a restructuring of international financial institutions such [...]
France has received a score of 1 for its regional security objective. All four of France’s priorities were addressed in detail at the Summit. The G8 discussed the security situation in the Korean Peninsula and condemned North Korea for the sinking of the Chenoan. North Korea was similarly urged to cooperate with international efforts on [...]
The G8 final communiqué makes no mention of a tax on financial transactions that would be used to help fund the fight against climate change. While the G8 members expressed their support for other climate funding initiatives, there is no evidence to indicate that such a tax was discussed during the Summit. The G8 members [...]
France receives a score of 0.75 on its commitment to African development. In the G8 Final Communiqué, the leaders expressed their support for sustainable, long-term, low-emission development in the developing world. The G8 has committed to building climate resilient economies, characterized by green growth and improved resource efficiency. The leaders expressed their wish to create [...]
