Downtown Geneva boards up as drastic security tightens ahead of anti-G7 protests
Summary
Authorities in Geneva and nearby French towns are increasing security measures ahead of the G7 summit from June 15-17, 2026. Shops in Geneva are boarding up windows to prepare for protests, while police and military forces from both Switzerland and France are patrolling the area to prevent violence during planned demonstrations.Key Facts
- The G7 summit will be held June 15-17, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France, near Lake Geneva.
- The summit will focus on issues like the Middle East, Ukraine, and world economic problems.
- Various activist groups plan protests on June 14 and 15, including environmentalists and anti-capitalists.
- Shops and businesses in downtown Geneva boarded up windows to protect from potential damage.
- Swiss authorities will deploy about 4,000 military personnel to assist local police.
- French forces will deploy over 13,000 police and gendarmerie officers for security.
- Border control between France and Switzerland is tightening, with many crossings closed.
- A flotilla of about 20 boats displayed anti-G7 and pro-Palestinian messages on Lake Geneva recently.
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