G7: Treffen kurzfristig von Marseille nach Paris verlegt
Seit Monaten planen die Außenminister der demokratischen Wirtschaftsnationen ein Treffen in Marseille. Kurz vorher beschließt Frankreich einen Ortswechsel. Warum?
The G7 foreign ministers' meeting has been moved from Marseille to Paris at short notice, according to the French Foreign Ministry. The decision to relocate was primarily due to logistical and operational considerations, the ministry stated. Marseille had been chosen as the venue months prior. The high-level gathering, scheduled for Monday and Tuesday next week, will focus on maritime and port security among other topics.
The swift change of venue is unusual. The democratic economic powers intend to address the situation in the Middle East and the conflict in Ukraine during the meeting. Germany will be represented by Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul of the CDU party. Apart from Germany and France, the other G7 members include Britain, Italy, Japan, Canada, and the United States.
Ukraine has been invited as a partner country. The French Foreign Ministry justified the move to Paris by citing a schedule clash with the Paris Peace Forum, which will commence on Wednesday and Thursday. The French Foreign Ministry asserted that selecting Paris would ensure a smooth running of both the international events. The date for the Paris Peace Forum has been known for over half a year.
In mid-October, France had witnessed violent protests, including clashes over high living costs, in both Paris and Marseille, which were among the focal points.
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