52nd G7 Summit to Be Held in Évian-les-Bains, France on June 15–17

Summit Overview

The 52nd G7 Summit will convene in the historic town of Évian-les-Bains in the Haute-Savoie region of France from June 15 to 17, 2026. This is the second time the town has hosted such a summit, having previously hosted the G8 in 2003. Under the French Presidency, the summit aims to return the G7 to its original purpose as a forum for dialogue among major powers to address global imbalances and strengthen multilateral cooperation.

Key Agenda Items

• Energy Security: Given the ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the broader Middle East energy crisis, energy security is a top priority. Discussions will cover market stability, critical minerals, electricity security, and the resilience of global energy infrastructure.
• Artificial Intelligence Governance: The digital track will focus on building a collaborative framework for AI regulation, building on the EU's AI Act and the Hiroshima AI Process initiated at the 2023 summit.
• Geopolitical Flashpoints: The Russia-Ukraine conflict, the situation in the Middle East (Iran, Gaza), and China's trade practices are expected to dominate geopolitical discussions.

Invited Nations

France has extended invitations to leaders from Brazil, India, Kenya, and South Korea as outreach partners, signalling an effort to engage major emerging economies in shaping the global response to shared challenges.

Key Facts for Competitive Exams

• G7 Members: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, plus the European Union as a non-enumerated member.
• G7 Origin: Began as the G6 in 1975 at the initiative of French President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing at the Château de Rambouillet. Canada joined in 1976.
• Previous G7 Presidency (2025): Canada.