G7 summit: Ukraine, Greek bailout and climate top agenda for Bavaria meeting
by Patrick Wintour Political editor from on (#AKGY)
Leaders to gather in Schloss Elmau with state of Greek bailout set to dominate and Angela Merkel calling for countries to commit to Green Climate Fund
David Cameron joins the G7 summit of leading industrialised nations in Bavaria expecting to face a crowded agenda dominated by Ukraine, the Greek bailout and climate change.
The summit host, Angela Merkel, fought hard to try to seal a deal with the Greek government before the summit, but failed, ensuring Barack Obama will want an update on how close Europe is to ending an impasse that still hangs over the world economy.
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