On June 17, 2025, as the G7’s 51st summit wrapped up in Kananaskis, French President Emmanuel Macron revealed that France would host the next summit in Evian-les-Bains from June 14–16, 2026. This return to the historic Hôtel Royal—last used for the G7 in 2003—will echo the tradition of gathering near iconic natural landmarks, this time in the French Alps. Notably, the event will take place 37 years after the pivotal Paris summit of July 1989, remembered for Mikhail Gorbachev’s message that effectively marked the end of the Cold War.
The 2026 Evian summit will bring together a group of seasoned G7 leaders. Macron, attending his tenth summit and hosting for the second time (after Biarritz 2019), will welcome U.S. President Donald Trump for his sixth appearance and second since his return to office. Other experienced attendees will include EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and several leaders returning for their second summit—such as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, EU Council President António Costa, and, political fortunes permitting, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Japan’s Shigeru Ishiba. It’s possible there will be no first-time leaders at Evian, making for a well-acquainted group.
While Macron has yet to announce specific policy priorities for Evian—those will come when France formally assumes the G7 presidency in early 2026—recent trends offer strong clues. The focus is expected to remain on pressing global issues, much as at Kananaskis:
Key Policy Priorities:
- Supporting Ukraine and Countering Russian Aggression: Continued discussions on sanctions, economic security, and the ongoing costs of defending Ukraine and rebuilding post-conflict.
- Addressing China’s Global Influence: Tackling security, economic, and technological challenges posed by China, as well as broader regional issues in the Middle East and Indo-Pacific.
- Trade and Tariffs: Navigating the U.S. tariff agenda, including Trump’s minimum tariffs and the upcoming renegotiation of the USMCA trade agreement.
- Economic Growth and Resilience: Responding to forecasts of slowing growth, strengthening critical supply chains, and expanding the G7’s industrial base.
- Technology and AI: Managing the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence and quantum computing, with debates over data ownership and digital regulation.
- Energy Security: Ensuring stable energy supplies, both for supporting Ukraine and meeting the demands of modern technology.
- Climate and Environment: Building on recent charters and tackling climate change, forest protection, heat waves, and ocean health, with France likely to push for stronger commitments.
- Gender Equality and Human Rights: While these issues may remain less visible, France’s leadership could see renewed emphasis on equality and liberty.
Summit Process and Format: Maintaining G7 unity—especially with Trump in attendance—will be a top priority. The Hôtel Royal’s intimate setting will facilitate candid discussions among leaders. Macron may favor concise, targeted declarations over lengthy communiqués, drawing from his experience as both a former G7 sherpa and summit host. Guest invitations are likely to follow the inclusive model of previous French summits, with India expected to play a key role.
Given Macron’s diplomatic experience and relationships with his fellow leaders—including a pragmatic rapport with Trump—there is cautious optimism that the Evian summit will deliver substantive outcomes. While much can change before June 2026, the stage is set for another significant chapter in G7 history.
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