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Thirty years after its last G7 summit, the city of Lyon is preparing to host a major international gathering. On November 20 and 21, 2026, the city will welcome the Interior Ministers from the G7 member nations for a high-level summit focused on critical security challenges.
A Summit Dedicated to Security
The upcoming meeting, which will take place at the prefecture and the Rhône Department offices, will bring together representatives from Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Japan, and France. Laurent Nuñez, the French Minister of the Interior, will preside over the discussions.
The summit agenda is heavily centered on the major security priorities currently facing France and its international partners. Key topics slated for discussion include:
- Drug Trafficking: Given the international nature of drug smuggling networks, this issue is expected to be a primary focus of the talks.
- Terrorism and Violent Extremism: Ministers will address strategies to combat the threat of terrorism and radicalization.
- Human Smuggling: The fight against illicit migrant trafficking and the networks of smugglers facilitating these movements will also be addressed.
A Historical Connection to the G7
This event marks a return of the G7 to Lyon, three decades after the city hosted the 22nd G7 summit in 1996. The 1996 summit, organized under the presidency of Jacques Chirac, was a historic event that brought together heads of state and government, including U.S. President Bill Clinton and German Chancellor Helmut Kohl. While the 1996 event was a meeting of national leaders, the 2026 summit specifically focuses on security cooperation, gathering the ministers responsible for domestic affairs.
The selection of Lyon for this summit underscores the city’s ongoing role as a key venue for international dialogue and cooperation. Authorities are currently coordinating the logistics to ensure the security and smooth execution of the two-day summit.
Source: Lyon Capitale
