economic imbalances, digital regulation, and AI governance. Key attendees include President Zelensky (arriving Tuesday for Ukraine talks), Arab leaders including Egypt's President al-Sisi, and leaders from Brazil, India, Kenya, and South Korea. Macron said G7 leaders will discuss the Iran agreement's "consequences", including the lasting reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Beyond politics, OpenAI's Sam Altman, Anthropic's Dario Amodei, and Mistral AI's Arthur Mensch will attend a Wednesday lunch on protecting minors online.

A massive security lockdown is in place across the region, involving thousands of police and troops. On Sunday, protests in Geneva turned violent, with police using tear gas and water cannons against demonstrators throwing bottles and stones. Trump arrives after his 80th birthday, which included mixed martial arts on the White House lawn and forced the summit's date change. Other G7 leaders hope to find common ground with him after a turbulent year in transatlantic relations. Key priorities include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing global pricing pressure, and pushing Russia toward peace on Ukraine's terms. Zelensky confirmed he will meet Trump to discuss advancing peace.

Trump's schedule begins with talks with Macron on Monday, followed by a working dinner. Unusually, he will extend his stay to dine with Macron at Versailles on Wednesday. For Macron, this summit is a final opportunity to bolster his international standing before leaving office next year. Britain's Prime Minister Starmer attends amid domestic political turmoil. China, absent as usual, will be discussed regarding its dominance in rare earth mineral markets. (Bssnews)