Economics
Merkel Urges G-20 to Seek ‘Win-Win’ Policy For All Before Summit
- Merkel pleads with partners to tame self-interest politics
- Germany hosts Trump, Xi Jinping, Putin, others on July 7-8
What to Expect From This Week's G-20 Summit
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Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Germany’s partners in the Group of 20 states to avoid deeper divisions in economic policy as these may become irreconcilable, and to seek inclusive “win-win” solutions that benefit all instead.
Commenting in her weekly podcast, the German leader said the G-20 summit in Hamburg this week offers a good platform for states to air their “different interests” and is an opportunity to forge common policies that benefit the global economy.