With the G7 leaders meeting in Évian (15–17 June), Switzerland has reinstated Schengen internal border controls with France and will close dozens of minor crossings in the canton of Geneva from 12 to 18 June. A joint briefing on 11 June by fedpol, FOCBS and cantonal police detailed the measures, which include the deployment of 4,000 troops and Frontex experts at Geneva Airport. During the period, only major posts such as Bardonnex and Thônex-Vallard remain open, and travellers face document checks and potentially long queues. The Geneva authorities are urging commuters to work from home, allow extra time for airport transfers and consult a hotline (0800 902 456) for mobility information. Heavy-goods vehicles arriving from Vaud are being diverted to alternative customs points. Business-travel implications are significant: multinational headquarters in Geneva’s International District should expect delivery delays, while cross-border staff may need attestation letters proving essential presence. Event organisers and relocation providers should reschedule household-goods shipments until after 19 June. Airspace security is tightened as well, with military enforcement of temporary flight restrictions. Corporate aviation flights to Geneva Cointrin require prior diplomatic clearance, and drone operations are banned. Companies planning VIP movements must coordinate with their security providers and may consider rerouting through Zurich or Basel. Because Switzerland reimburses 80 % of cantonal security costs, observers say the operation underscores the federal government’s willingness to use Schengen safeguard clauses. Mobility managers should file this case study for future reference, as similar arrangements are likely for other high-level events such as the 2027 World Economic Forum in Davos.
