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Politician's View

Oskar Lafontaine

Globalization leaves millions in crisis and poverty, said Germany's far-left party leader.»

Journalist's View

Masiln Alinejad

Older generations sometimes feel threatened by globalization, wrote an Iranian blogger.»

Critic's View

Kalle Lasn

The Adbusters chairman wants the G8 to question what a global economy is all about.»

 
Alone again: Merkel has bid farewell to her guests

Merkel Says G8 Made "Far-Reaching Decisions"

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has hailed the Group of Eight summit as a success. But activists from a diverse range of groups have criticized the results.  »

 
 
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The Critical Issues at the G8 2007

It was a meeting between the leaders of the world's most rich and powerful countries and they had a packed agenda. DW-WORLD.DE takes a look at the global issues -- economics, climate change and Africa.

 
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Gilf Kebir sand dunes

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Climate Change: The World's Greatest Challenge

Climate change and global warming have steadily risen to the top of the world's agenda as reports and predictions have made it clear that time is running out. Here, DW-WORLD.DE presents the latest from the front line.  »

 
 
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Merkel met with African leaders on Friday

Helping Africa to Help Itself

African nations may have their problems, but many would be capable of helping themselves if the international community were more patient and gave initiatives more time to flourish, says aid expert Alan Duncan.  »

 
 

Background

Global Ideas

Will G8 leaders do more than politik?

International Goals

The G8 summit has a history of addressing world problems, but success has often come slowly.»

 
 

Development Aid

Development aid to date hasn't alleviated African nations' problems

Questioning Aid for Africa

As Germany puts aid for Africa at the top of the G8 summit agenda, experts asked if it can help.»

 
 

Economic Influence

The annual G8 heads of state summit was held in Russia in 2006

Seating Arrangement

The changing world economy leads experts to question whether the right members are in the G8.»

 
 
 
The summit is all about meeting people and making friends

Amid the Protests, Heiligendamm Has Happy Campers, Too

For many, the 2007 G8 summit protests are not so very different from this summer's must-see music festivals. Similarly, the experience is as much about the camps as it is about the politics -- for better or for worse. »

 
 
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