Government Checks at the border with France because of the G7 summit
Due to the G7 summit in Evian, France, Switzerland is again temporarily carrying out border controls at the border with France. The measure will apply from June 10 to 19.
06.05.2026, 12:26
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The Federal Council decided on the border controls at its meeting on Wednesday, as it announced. Even though the summit is taking place in France, the cities of Geneva and Lausanne as well as the entire Lake Geneva region are exposed to certain security risks, it wrote in justification.
Previous G7 meetings have led to violent clashes, disruptions and sabotage as well as damage to property, the statement continued. In addition, the large number of persons protected under international law in the Lake Geneva region and the tense geopolitical situation generally pose challenges.
The application for the reintroduction of border controls was submitted by the canton of Geneva. The G7 summit will take place from June 15 to 17.
