Thousands of demonstrators marched through Geneva on Sunday to protest against the upcoming G7 summit in neighboring France, with parts of the demonstration turning violent after a Tesla vehicle was set ablaze and a bank's windows were smashed.
According to police, as many as 7,000 people participated in the protest. While most demonstrators marched peacefully, authorities reported isolated acts of vandalism and said several knives and pyrotechnic devices were confiscated.
The protest comes ahead of the G7 summit scheduled for June 15–17 in Evian-les-Bains, France, where leaders from the United States, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the European Union are expected to discuss major global issues, including the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Many protesters described the G7 as a symbol of political and economic inequality. Demonstrators expressed frustration over the growing gap between the wealthy and ordinary citizens, pointing to the increasing concentration of global wealth.
One protester, Pippa Saugy, said the summit represents a gathering of powerful elites while many people continue to struggle economically.
Security was visibly heightened across Geneva, with businesses boarding up storefronts and hundreds of riot police deployed throughout the city amid concerns about possible unrest. Some demonstrators criticized the heavy police presence, arguing that it was intended to intimidate those wishing to protest.
Others used the occasion to raise concerns about social issues, including gender inequality. Protester Clélia Colin argued that the policies and values represented by G7 nations continue to contribute to unequal treatment of women.
Anti-G7 demonstrations have been a recurring feature of summit meetings for decades, with activists often using the events to draw attention to issues such as globalization, climate change, economic inequality, and corporate power.
Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation as world leaders prepare to arrive for the summit in France.
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