Clashes in Geneva during G7 summit protests

Ahead of the G7 summit in Évian, France, a broad "No G7" coalition is protesting in the nearby Swiss city of Geneva. While largely peaceful, some demonstrators attacked a United Nations building with stones and flares, leading Swiss police to deploy tear gas. The protests are directed against the upcoming G7 summit, with organizers expecting tens of thousands of participants. French authorities have not permitted protests against the summit on their side of the border, leading demonstrators to gather in Geneva. Leaders attending the summit are expected to arrive in Geneva before traveling to Évian. The "No G7" demonstration is characterized by its anti-capitalist and anti-globalization stance, organized by a coalition of approximately 60 diverse groups, including feminist organizations, anti-fascist groups, trade unions, and a "revolutionary block." Organizers reported "tens of thousands of participants" by late afternoon. Security is exceptionally tight, with around 16,000 security forces and firefighters deployed on the French side and approximately 4,000 soldiers assisting on the Swiss side. Police in Geneva had requested reinforcements from across the country, anticipating around 50,000 attendees and conducting extensive checks on vehicles and pedestrians for two days prior to the event. Despite the security presence, isolated incidents occurred, including protesters tearing down protective plywood from shop windows, resulting in broken glass at a bank and a moped shop. A Tesla vehicle caught fire near the bus station.