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France Moves 2026 G7 Summit to June 15–17 After Reported Clash With White House UFC Event

French officials attribute the new dates to consultations with G7 partners.

Overview

  • France rescheduled the Évian G7 from June 14–16 to June 15–17, confirming the new dates on official channels.
  • Politico, citing two people with knowledge of planning, reported the shift followed a conflict with a June 14 UFC event planned at the White House.
  • The Élysée did not confirm that link and stated the timetable reflects consultations with all G7 partners.
  • A U.S. official told AFP that partners consider President Trump’s presence at the summit important.
  • Trump has promoted a UFC event on the White House South Lawn for his 80th birthday and Flag Day, with UFC’s Dana White pledging about $700,000 for lawn repairs and planning for roughly 5,000 guests.