G7: Thanks anyway, Mr. Macron! The Evian Summit was a success for the French presidency and Europeans. It also benefited a Switzerland threatened by isolation. It is important to recognize this.

The G7 summit in Evian concluded successfully for the French presidency and European nations, even as protests against the gathering occurred. Geneva managed the situation effectively, gaining welcome international visibility during a period of doubt and budget cuts. Switzerland also leveraged the event for crucial diplomatic meetings, important for its trade negotiations amid growing isolation concerns.

The summit saw commitments to reduce debt and support public development aid, a move that stands against a global trend of declining aid influenced by Washington. This success is noteworthy in an increasingly uncertain world.

Despite vocal opposition from anti-G7 groups who view the gathering as representing the masters of an unequal world, and some internal disputes within Geneva, the meeting was productive. The event provided a platform for diplomatic engagement, benefiting Switzerland's international standing and trade discussions.