TAORMINA, Sicily — It could have been worse. A lot worse.
As leaders of the G7, the elite group of established democracies, concluded their annual clubby retreat Saturday, that was the general takewaway. The glorious Sicilian sun above them wasn’t the only bright spot: while U.S. President Donald Trump’s unpredictable positions on climate change and free trade have imperiled the group’s unity as never before, his counterparts were heartened that Trump showed up at all.
That’s how low the bar has been set: points for attendance.
European Council President Donald Tusk had predicted it would be “the most challenging G7 summit in years.” …read more
Source: European Voice
