The G7 summit convened in Évian-les-Bains, France, from June 15-17, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. The primary challenge is keeping US President Donald Trump engaged amid low expectations, with plans for narrower declarations rather than a joint communiqué. Key topics include the US-Iran agreement and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the war in Ukraine, and trade tensions. Macron rescheduled the summit to accommodate Trump's birthday and will host a dinner at Versailles. Trump held separate phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on his 80th birthday, discussing peace efforts. Putin demanded Zelenskyy come to Moscow for talks, while Zelenskyy proposed peace ideas and agreed to meet Trump at the summit. European leaders aim to persuade Trump to maintain support for Ukraine and press for peace in the Middle East.

The CEO of Coges Events, organizer of the Eurosatory defense show, warned that the 2026 edition may be the last opportunity for European countries to purchase off-the-shelf military equipment that can be delivered in time for a potential conflict with Russia within the next two to four years. The show features a record 2,600 exhibitors, a focus on Ukrainian drone technology, AI-enabled autonomous systems, and increased defense investment, reflecting a sense of urgency in European defense procurement.

France has chosen Évian-les-Bains, a spa town on Lake Geneva, to host the G7 summit from June 15 to 17, 2025. The decision, announced by President Macron, leverages the town's history of hosting the 2003 G8 summit and its proximity to Geneva, Switzerland, a neutral diplomatic hub. The summit will address the Ukraine war, Middle East conflict, digital regulation, and global economic imbalances, with a focus on bridging differences with U.S. President Donald Trump. The choice has drawn Swiss criticism due to past violent protests in 2003, but France cites cost savings and security advantages.

European missile manufacturer MBDA and Ukrainian defense firm Ukrainian Armor signed a memorandum of understanding on 10 June to jointly develop deep-strike systems and counter-unmanned aerial systems. The partnership aims to combine European technological expertise with Ukrainian battlefield experience, potentially leading to a joint venture and strengthening Ukraine's domestic defense production.

Airbus Defence & Space has reportedly reduced Dassault Aviation's role in the Eurodrone MALE UAV program, following France's indication it may withdraw due to changing requirements and delays. Dassault, which was responsible for flight control systems, is seeking financial compensation for its investments. Liebherr Aerospace is expected to take over Dassault's tasks. France has not formally cancelled its order but has signaled a shift toward cheaper, sovereign drones. The first flight remains scheduled for 2029.

French President Emmanuel Macron will host Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Antibes on June 25 for their first bilateral summit since Meloni took office in October 2022. The summit, the first under the 2021 Quirinal Treaty, will focus on deepening cooperation in defense, space, energy, and infrastructure, and will include nine ministers from each side, a business forum, and a visit to Thales Alenia Space. The leaders will also discuss European and international issues, aiming to strengthen ties despite their ideological differences.

France's Cour des comptes has validated the national asylum redistribution plan, which moves asylum seekers from the Paris region to other parts of the country to ease accommodation pressure. The scheme relocated nearly 18,000 people in 2024 at a cost of €50 million, but some regions fell far short of targets. The court recommended extending the scheme to Hauts-de-France and improving management, noting that only a third of places in regional reception centres were used.

Sébastien Chenu, vice-president of the French far-right National Rally (RN), criticized the EU's new migration and asylum pact as a 'time bomb' and 'imposed solidarity', arguing against mandatory migrant reception and calling for a French referendum on immigration policy. He stated that immigration is not the answer to labor shortages, which he attributed to wage issues, transportation, and housing problems, and advocated for a natalist policy to create growth.