Protests set to grip Geneva ahead of G7 summit
Summary
Thousands of protesters planned to rally in Geneva before the G7 summit in Evian, France, with heavy police presence in place. The summit will bring leaders from major countries together to discuss important issues, including a war in Iran and its effects on global trade.Key Facts
- The protests are organized by the "No-G7" coalition, made up of over 60 groups opposing the G7’s policies.
- The G7 summit includes leaders from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States, and invited countries like Brazil and India.
- Security is very tight in Geneva to prevent violence, following riots that happened during the 2003 summit.
- Many buildings in Geneva have been boarded up to protect against possible damage.
- The protests are planned to take place far from the city center to reduce risk.
- The French government did not allow planned protests on their side of the border.
- Swiss authorities closed most border crossings between Switzerland and France, causing traffic delays.
- The summit agenda includes efforts to stop the war in Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
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