Tensions are rising in Geneva ahead of the G7 summit in nearby Evian, with business leaders demanding stronger security measures.
The Federation of French-speaking Swiss Businesses, backed by dozens of associations, is calling for a ban on demonstrations and better protection for companies, citing fears of unrest.
They point to planned protests and an online map targeting local businesses, reviving memories of violence during the 2003 G8.
In response, the Council of State of Geneva says it is “fully mobilized” and working with French authorities, while warning of likely disruptions around mid-June.
No decisions have yet been made on authorizing protests.
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