When Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy convenes the leaders of the G7 countries, she might be forgiven for thinking her guests are seeking refuge, as each of them, except herself, is beleaguered, embattled, or endangered, reflecting the political tremors shaking the Western world.
The G7 meeting faces challenges from Russia's war in Ukraine to China's economic competition, compounded by the leaders' individual troubles like imminent elections in the UK, snap parliamentary elections in France, and political unrest in Germany, Japan, and Canada.
Justin Trudeau highlighted the global surge in populism, expressing concern over political parties exploiting fear and division. The current political landscape shows a rise of right-wing populist forces across democracies worldwide.
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