G7 in Évian: Federal Council approves Franco-Swiss military cooperation document
Bern, 05.06.2026 — To ensure security at the G7 summit, which is being hosted by France in Évian from 15 to 17 June, the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) and the French Ministry of the Armed Forces and Veterans’ Affairs have drawn up a Joint Procedural Document (JPD). This document sets out the framework for military cooperation between Switzerland and France during the summit. Its purpose is to ensure the smooth running of any joint activities, particularly on Lake Geneva and in the airspace, thereby contributing to security. The Federal Council approved it at its meeting on 5 June. The Federal Council approved it at its meeting on 5 June, adding to the measures taken in preparation for the summit.
Located in France, just across the border from Switzerland, the town of Evian will host the heads of state of the G7 member countries, as well as representatives of the European Union and other heads of state and government, from 15 to 17 June. Geneva International Airport will serve as the main point of arrival for the delegations.
Against a backdrop of heightened global tensions, the summit requires the implementation of exceptional security measures, including within Swiss territory. In Switzerland, the armed forces will provide supplementary support to the civil authorities. Switzerland and France have therefore drawn up a document aimed at setting out certain arrangements for operational cooperation between their armed forces.
Ensuring security in areas of mutual interest
The Joint Procedural Document (JPD) is a non-binding legal instrument that sets out the terms of military cooperation during the summit. The JPD provides for Switzerland and France to cooperate to ensure security in areas of mutual interest, notably on the territory of both States, on Lake Geneva, in the airspace of both States, as well as in cyberspace and the information domain. All joint security measures provided for under the JPD are in accordance with national law and existing international agreements.
The Joint Procedural Document will be signed by the Chief of the Swiss Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Benedikt Roos, and the Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces, Air Force General Fabien Mandon.
Swiss Armed Forces Support Service
During its spring session, Parliament unanimously approved the Swiss Armed Forces’ support service for the G7 and confirmed the need for Franco-Swiss security cooperation, including in the military sphere.
The armed forces’ additional deployment involves approximately 4,000 personnel on support duty. The armed forces will support the cantonal police forces of Geneva, Vaud and Valais, as well as the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security, by providing protection, surveillance, transport and logistics to assist the civil authorities in their operations.
Airspace restrictions will be in effect from 1pm local time on Wednesday, 10 June, through to 3am local time on Thursday, 18 June, covering the area around Évian, Lausanne, and Geneva International Airport.
Other security measures taken by the Swiss Confederation
On 6 May, the Federal Council decided to reintroduce temporary border controls with France during the G7 summit, thereby strengthening its support for the cantons of Geneva, Vaud and Valais. It had already decided, at the beginning of April, that the Confederation would contribute to the security costs incurred by these three cantons.