As Global Aid Declines, the G7 Faces a Defining Test Ahead of Its 2026 Summit

As Global Aid Declines, the G7 Faces a Defining Test Ahead of Its 2026 Summit

In June 2026, G7 leaders will meet in Évian, France, for a summit that will put to the test whether the phrase “global solidarity” still means anything in an era marked by shrinking aid budgets and multilateralism under attack.    France will assume the G7 presidency this year, a role that gives it significant influence over the group’s agenda. As chair, France can’t dictate other governments’ budgets, but it does have the power to influence the…