France postpones G7 summit due to UFC tournament at White House

France postpones G7 summit due to UFC tournament at White House on Trump's birthday

France postpones summit dates G7, to be held in the United States on 14-16 June. Now the leaders of the G7 countries will gather 15-17 June, reports Politico.

According to the publication, the change in dates is due to the fact that On 14 June, the White House will host two large-scale events at once - a celebration of US President Donald Trump's 80th birthday and a UFC tournament, which should take place directly on the territory of the residence.

At the same time, officials in Paris explain the postponement of the summit only as «the result of consultations with partners», avoiding any mention of a sporting event or holiday in the US.

Details of the case

The decision to adjust the schedule was made taking into account logistics, security and infrastructure congestion in Washington. According to Politico's sources, the coincidence of several major events on the same day could have created additional risks for the organisation of the international summit.

The G7 Summit is expected to focus on the following key topics war in Ukraine, sanctions against Russia, energy security, global economy and international security.

Context.

The G7 Summit is one of the main international platforms for coordinating the policies of the world's leading economies. The rescheduling of the event due to internal events in the US demonstrates how Washington's domestic agenda can influence international diplomacy and the schedules of global leaders.