DW with AFP, dpa
10/01/2026
The G7 summit was originally scheduled for June 14-16. The meeting, however, was reportedly moved so US President Donald Trump would be at the White House for a UFC fight on June 14, his 80th birthday.
France has reportedly postponed this year's G7 summit in the spa town of Evian-les-Bains in order not to conflict with US President Donald Trump's 80th birthday on June 14.
The meeting of G7 leaders was originally scheduled for June 14-16.
However, US magazine Politico reported that the event has been moved to June 15-17 in order to not disrupt the 47th US president's birthday celebrations. The US also marks Flag Day on June 14.
The White House this year has plans to hold a mixed martial arts fight on the grounds of the White House for Trump's entertainment. Trump is close friends with Dana White, the CEO and president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
The previous president in the White House, Joe Biden, also turned 80 while in office in 2022 but chose a more low-key celebration of coconut cake at brunch.
Postponement due to 'consultations with G7 partners'
French President Emmanuel Macron said the event's postponement was due to "consultations with G7 partners."
The G7 consists of the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada and Japan. Each year's annual summit is held in a different G7 country on a rotating basis.
France's decision to possibly accommodate Trump comes after the US president has frequently verbally attacked traditional US allies. In his second term in office, Trump has launched a trade war which has impacted other G7 members, with Trump also pressuring European countries and Japan to spend more on defense.
Edited by Sean Sinico
Wesley Dockery Journalist and editor focused on global security, politics, business and music
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