Thousands protest as Trump, other world leaders set to meet for G7 summit

Thousands of activists protested in Geneva this week, denouncing the policies of G7 countries ahead of the group's annual summit in Puglia, Italy. The demonstrations, organized by groups including Attac and the Italian Campaign for the Abolition of Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), targeted issues such as climate change, economic inequality, and military spending. Protesters carried banners and chanted slogans, calling for a "world without nuclear weapons" and urging leaders to address the climate crisis more aggressively. The G7 summit, scheduled from June 13-15, 2024, brings together leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, along with representatives from the European Union. Security measures were heightened in Geneva due to the anticipated large turnout of demonstrators. The protests aimed to pressure the G7 nations to adopt more equitable and sustainable policies, with specific demands including a halt to fossil fuel subsidies and increased financial aid for developing nations. Activists also voiced concerns over the ongoing conflicts and the potential for increased military budgets, advocating for diplomatic solutions and disarmament.