The three-day G7 Summit began today in the French Alpine town of Evian, bringing together leaders from the Group of Seven nations — the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Italy, France, Japan, and the United States — along with representatives of the European Union.
The summit, running from June 15 to 17, is hosted by France, which currently holds the G7 presidency.
French authorities have described the gathering as a “summit of convergence,” emphasizing practical actions and coordinated responses to major international challenges.
Key topics expected to be discussed include Russia’s war against Ukraine, conflicts in the Middle East, global economic imbalances, economic security, critical minerals, international partnerships, and digital issues.
European leaders have indicated they hope to address the situation in Ukraine and the conflict involving Iran during the meetings. U.S. President Donald Trump is attending the summit.
Security measures for the event are extensive and draw on the system used during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.
Organizers have implemented QR-code access passes, designated “blue” and “red” zones, and a large deployment of law enforcement personnel.
Approximately 16,000 security and law enforcement officers are involved in protecting the summit. This includes around 500 motorcycle units from the police and gendarmerie, river patrol boats, 64 squadrons of mobile gendarmes and Republican Security Companies (CRS), hundreds of investigators (including cybercrime and counter-terrorism specialists), bomb disposal teams, drone operators, helicopters, specialized police and gendarmerie units, and nearly 1,000 military personnel, primarily from the Air Force and Space Force.