Thousands of demonstrators gather in Geneva to protest the Group of Seven (G7) on the eve of the group’s leaders’ summit in nearby France. Multiple outlets report that activists march through Geneva, expressing broad opposition to G7 policies and the role of major advanced economies. Protesters include a mix of groups, with reports mentioning environmentalists, feminists, advocates of independent media, supporters of Palestinian rights, and other anti-establishment movements.
According to figures cited by Euronews from Geneva police, the demonstration draws an estimated 20,000 people, including some 600 “Black Bloc” militants. The South China Morning Post reports clashes with police during the protest, including protesters setting a car on fire and damaging property such as smashing windows of a bank.
Coverage also links the demonstrations to the upcoming summit, which leaders—including U.S. President Donald Trump—are scheduled to attend in France starting the following day. Several outlets describe Trump and his policies as a prominent focus of the protests, alongside wider criticisms directed at the G7.
