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Dossier: G-8 summit in Italy

July 10, 2009

Italy is hosting the 35th G-8 summit in L'Aquila, Italy. The economic crisis, climate change, Iran and Africa will top the agenda. Click here for DW-WORLD's comprehensive coverage.

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Das Logo des G8-Gipfels in der italienischen Stadt L?Aquila(08. bis 10. Juli 2009), aufgenomment am Montag (06.07.2009). Foto: Peer Grimm dpa +++(c) dpa - Report+++Image: picture-alliance/dpa

Italy is hosting the 35th G-8 summit in L'Aquila, Italy, the city devastated by an earthquake in April. The global economic crisis, climate change, Iran and Africa top the agenda. Click here for DW-WORLD's comprehensive coverage of events.

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