Thousands protest ahead of G7 summit in Geneva, clashing with police

Thousands of protesters gathered in Geneva, Switzerland, on Sunday, June 14, 2026, leading to clashes with police ahead of the G7 summit scheduled to begin the following day in Evian, France. An estimated 20,000 people participated in the demonstration against the group of wealthy nations, with a smaller faction of "Black Bloc" militants engaging in violent acts such as setting a car ablaze and smashing bank windows.

Riot police responded to stone-throwing youths with tear gas and water cannons as the standoff extended into the evening. Swiss authorities had anticipated potential unrest, deploying a significant police presence and approving a protest route away from the city center, mindful of past incidents during similar summits.