Switzerland: Clashes in Geneva as 20,000 protest G7 summit and global policies

No Comment Video. Switzerland: Clashes in Geneva as 20,000 protest G7 summit and global policies Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 15/06/2026 - 9:51 GMT+2 Clashes broke out in Geneva on 14 June after a large demonstration held ahead of the G7 summit in nearby Évian-les-Bains, France, turned violent near the United Nations district. Groups of masked protesters confronted police during the afternoon, throwing bottles, stones, fireworks and other projectiles. Officers responded with tear gas and water cannon as tensions escalated. A vehicle caught fire close to the protest route, several buildings were reportedly damaged and authorities ordered demonstrators to disperse as unrest spread through parts of the city. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The violence followed a march that had begun peacefully under intense summer heat. Organisers brought together environmental campaigners, feminist groups, supporters of Palestinian rights and anti-globalisation activists to protest against G7 policies and call for social and environmental reforms. According to Geneva police, around 20,000 people took part in the rally, making it one of the largest demonstrations seen in Switzerland in recent years. Marchers gathered near several international institutions, including the United Nations headquarters, carrying banners critical of world leaders and demanding political change. The disturbances came as Swiss and French authorities deployed thousands of security personnel ahead of the three-day G7 summit, which opens in Évian on 15 June. Leaders are expected to discuss a range of issues, including the war in Ukraine, tensions in the Middle East and broader global economic challenges. Switzerland Geneva G7 Protests Clashes United Nations Top stories Now playing Next Switzerland: Clashes in Geneva as 20,000 protest G7 summit and global policies Now playing Next Dutch supporters bring sea of orange to World Cup host city Now playing Next Vancouver turns green and gold after Australia's World Cup win Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 15th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Singer Oliver Tree among six killed in helicopter incident Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 14th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Iran warns of 'imminent' response as Israel strikes Beirut Now playing Next Trump says US-Iran peace deal 'complete,' to be signed on Friday Now playing Next World's first large-scale hydrogen engine starts generating electricity Now playing Next Swiss vote 'No' on proposal to cap population at 10 million by 2050 Now playing Next Swiss voters set to vote on capping population at 10 million Now playing Next Iran warns of 'imminent' response as Israel strikes Beirut Now playing Next Watch: Washington, Anthropic, and the AI kill switch—can Europe actually build tech independence? Now playing Next Europe Today: US and Iran strike framework deal as Trump heads to Europe for G7 summit Now playing Next Sands of time: Denmark's sculpture festival goes back to the Middle Ages for inspiration Now playing Next ‘I worry deeply about bioterrorism’: Is Europe sufficiently prepared for another pandemic? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment New York erupts as Knicks win first NBA title since 1973 No Comment UK: Royal Opera Chorus marks 2026 World Cup start with London performance No Comment David Beckham receives star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame No Comment Israelis celebrate first Pride Parade in Tel Aviv since October 7 attack Business Charting the Path Forward: AIIB President Zou Jiayi on Sustainable Infrastructure in Asia and Beyond Europe News Thousands protest G7 in Geneva as Trump, other leaders ready for summit in France Europe News Swiss voters reject bid to cap population at 10 million, a move that would have limited immigration Europe News Wars, tariffs and AI: What to expect from the G7 summit in Évian Europe News Russian opposition party-congress in Berlin: Fear that Yashin might become a "Mini-Putin" Europe News Romanian president nominates Adrian Vestea as prime minister Sport Australia start World Cup with a bang after Brazil earn draw against Morocco Nature Arctic on foot: Meet the British artist turning a 600km climate journey into theatre ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Trump announces Iran peace deal could be signed on Sunday Europe News Thousands gather in London to celebrate Trooping the Colour Europe News Swiss voters set to vote on capping population at 10 million Sport USA make impressive start to World Cup campaign in front of Hollywood stars USA Trump says US forces killed leader of the Tren de Aragua gang Tech News World's first large-scale hydrogen engine starts generating electricity Europe News 'Hussarz' roar over Poland as first F-35s officially enter service Global Japan How Japan is helping Vietnam build resilience against disasters ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT