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From AI and critical minerals to Ukraine, migration and the Global South, France’s G7 presidency signals a new era of geopolitical diplomacy.<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

By Geneva24 News | Feature<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nestled on the shores of Lake Geneva and framed by the French Alps, the spa town of \u00c9vian-les-Bains<\/strong> once again became the centre of global diplomacy as it hosted the 2026 G7 Summit<\/strong> from 15\u201317 June<\/strong>\u201423 years after welcoming the historic G8 Summit in 2003. Under France’s presidency, leaders of the world’s seven largest advanced democracies met at a time when international politics is being reshaped by war, economic fragmentation, artificial intelligence, and an increasingly influential Global South.<\/p>\n

Unlike previous summits largely dominated by traditional security and economic issues, \u00c9vian 2026 reflected a world entering a different geopolitical era.<\/p>\n

A Summit in a World of Uncertainty<\/h2>\n

The summit brought together leaders from France, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Japan<\/strong>, alongside the European Union<\/strong>. France also invited leaders from India, Brazil, Kenya and South Korea<\/strong>, highlighting a growing recognition that today’s global challenges cannot be addressed without broader international partnerships.<\/p>\n

President Emmanuel Macron<\/strong> described France’s presidency as an opportunity to return the G7 to its original purpose\u2014finding coordinated responses to global economic instability while strengthening multilateral cooperation.<\/p>\n

The “New Era” Agenda<\/h2>\n

Rather than focusing solely on traditional economic policy, leaders debated issues defining the coming decade.<\/p>\n

Among the major outcomes were:<\/p>\n

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  • New commitments to secure critical mineral supply chains<\/strong>, seen as essential for electric vehicles, semiconductors and clean energy.<\/li>\n
  • Joint initiatives promoting a safer digital environment for children<\/strong> amid growing concerns over AI-powered platforms and online harms.<\/li>\n
  • Discussions on artificial intelligence governance<\/strong>, balancing innovation with regulation.<\/li>\n
  • Continued coordination on Ukraine<\/strong>, Middle East security and broader geopolitical stability.<\/li>\n
  • Stronger cooperation against drug trafficking<\/strong>, migrant smuggling<\/strong>, organized crime and violent extremism.<\/li>\n
  • Renewed calls for balanced and resilient global economic growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The summit demonstrated that economic security, digital transformation and geopolitical stability are now inseparable.<\/p>\n

    Why \u00c9vian Matters<\/h2>\n

    \u00c9vian is not just another summit venue.<\/p>\n

    It hosted the famous 2003 G8 Summit<\/strong>, remembered for debates over the Iraq War and the early rise of globalization protests.<\/p>\n

    Twenty-three years later, the challenges have changed dramatically.<\/p>\n

    Instead of debating globalization itself, leaders now confront:<\/p>\n