Geneva steps up security for 50,000-strong G7 protest as France hosts summit (opens original article in a new tab)

French and Swiss authorities increase security measures ahead of the G7 summit and a large anti-G7 protest in Geneva, with border closures and significant resource allocation.

• French police check cars at border crossings ahead of G7 summit
• Geneva prepares for 50,000-person anti-G7 protest with border closures
• Switzerland mobilizes 4,000 soldiers and 20 million Swiss francs for security