what makes G-8 Summits different from other political meetings?
• First of all, G-8 Summits are not political ONLY. They cover a wide range of other social and economic issues, which makes them even more important in shaping the world’s future. Secondly, the meetings strive to be informal. Leaders meet in a more relaxed setting, free of bureaucracy. G-8 is not a legal entity and there are no formal rules of procedure. Therefore, it does not compete with official organizations such as the United Nations or World Trade Organization.