Demonstrations against the G7 summit in Geneva escalated into unrest, with approximately 20,000 participants representing diverse activist groups. Initially peaceful, the march devolved into violence as a segment of protesters set a Tesla on fire and attacked a United Nations office, damaging windows. A PwC office was also targeted during the demonstrations. Police responded with tear gas, facing projectiles from protesters, estimating around 600 individuals were involved in the rioting. The G7 summit is actually taking place in Évian, France, approximately 45 kilometers from Geneva, but protests frequently occur in Geneva during such events, with past demonstrations causing significant damage. The summit, delayed by one day to accommodate President Trump, will address geopolitical issues, the war in Ukraine, the Middle East, and artificial intelligence.
