Video – G8 2003: When Security Flaws Create Chaos in Geneva

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In June 2003, Geneva and Lausanne became the epicentre of the protest against the G8 d'Evian. During four days, mass demonstrations, breakers, police tensions and contested decisions plunge French-speaking Switzerland into chaos. Back on these crazy days with the RTSA archives the G7 d'Evian approach, the German region is preparing for a strong mobilization. A large demonstration which is expected to gather 50,000 people is scheduled in Geneva o…

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In mid-June, the G7 summit takes place in the French Évian-les-Bains directly on the Swiss border. Although the summit is held on French soil, the security situation also affects Switzerland.