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Last Updated:June 18, 2025, 04:03 IST
Nestled in the French Alps near the Swiss border, Evian-les-Bains has long enjoyed international recognition.
French President Emmanuel Macron
The 2026 summit of the Group of Seven (G7) nations will be held in Evian, a picturesque French spa town famous for its natural spring water, French President Emmanuel Macron announced during this year’s summit in Kananaskis, Canada.
Emmanuel Macron made the announcement through a video posted on social media and later confirmed the news while speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the summit.
“Evian and its surrounding region have shown a real willingness and real commitment to hold this major international gathering," he said.
Significance Of Evian
Nestled in the French Alps near the Swiss border, Evian-les-Bains has long enjoyed international recognition. Known globally for its mineral water, the town rose to prominence in the 19th century as a high-end wellness destination, attracting European royalty and global celebrities. The lakeside town also holds symbolic significance in diplomatic history. In 1962, the Evian Accords were signed there, marking the end of the Algerian War and paving the way for Algeria’s independence from France.
G7 Summit
The G7 presidency rotates annually among its member states- France, Canada, the United States, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and Japan. France last hosted the summit in 2019 in Biarritz. Looking ahead, the United States will take the G7 presidency in 2027.
What Happened At This Year’s G7 Summit
The 2025 G7 summit in Kananaskis took place amid heightened geopolitical tensions, including trade strains involving the US and renewed focus on support for Ukraine. However, it was overshadowed by Israel’s ongoing military campaign against Iran, which has dominated the agenda and side conversations among leaders. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was among the key invitees this year.
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