G7 Evian 2026: journey and work suggestions at CERN – Residence

As chances are you’ll know, the G7 summit will happen in Evian from June 15 to 17, 2026. Given its speedy proximity to Switzerland, this occasion may have direct penalties on safety, transport, and visitors within the Lake Geneva area, notably in Geneva and alongside the principle cross-border routes.

Internal border controls with France will likely be quickly reintroduced between 10 and 19 June 2026 and from Friday June 12 to Thursday 18, crossing the border between the Canton of Geneva and France will solely be permitted at seven crossing points: Anières, Moillesulaz, Thônex-Vallard, Bardonnex, Perly, Meyrin, and Ferney-Voltaire. Crossings on the Cornavin and Annemasse railway stations, in addition to at Geneva Airport, can even stay permitted. These crossing factors will likely be below steady (24/7) supervision by the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (FOCBS) and elevated ready instances must be anticipated. All different crossing factors will likely be closed to visitors, whatever the mode of transport (together with bicycles and pedestrians).

 Given the elevated degree of controls, you’re strongly suggested to hold throughout this era:

• an id doc (nationwide ID card / nationwide passport),
• legitimation paperwork issued by the Host States (particular residence allow, Carte de légitimation, or Attestation de fonctions),
• CERN entry card,
• the place acceptable, driving licence and the car’s licence paperwork.

The in depth safety measures put in place for this worldwide occasion may have a big affect on journey in Geneva and all through the cross-border area. Geneva Public Transport (TPG) will keep its service however some providers could also be disrupted or diminished, notably cross-border providers. Real-time data will likely be obtainable on the TPG web site and app, in addition to through a devoted helpline.

In this context, the authorities advocate that the general public, companies and passengers plan their journeys upfront, choose for options or postpone journey the place doable, and maintain themselves knowledgeable through official channels.

Implications for CERN

In line with the suggestions of the authorities, CERN recommends full telework in the course of the interval of 12-18 June to be requested within the traditional approach (EDH), and to be authorised by your supervisor bearing in mind the distinctive circumstances and compatibility with the wants of the service. It is authorised throughout this era to exceed the utmost interval of telework in accordance with the provisions of OC7. Please observe that additionally for short-term labour and contractors distinctive telework could also be allowed throughout this era, the place doable and suitable with operations, and offered prior approval is obtained from the CERN technical accountable of the contract.  

As the LHC will nonetheless be working, and with many different actions ongoing that require on-site presence, a lot of you’ll nonetheless be wanted on web site. Where doable, and in accordance with the necessity of the service, we really helpful to adapt your working hours to keep away from as a lot as doable the anticipated visitors jams. Please talk about the chances along with your supervisor. Where relevant and authorised any particular working hours will likely be compensated or remunerated in accordance with Administrative Circular 23. 

For the second all entry factors will likely be functioning as usual and with the same old access conditions. Further data will observe if any changes, agreed with the authorities, will likely be carried out, notably with regard to Gate E and the inter-site tunnel and close to the provision of shuttle providers.

If you’ve any deliberate occasions at CERN with outdoors participation, or obligation journey please replicate on whether or not it’s doable to reschedule or to maneuver to on-line. We are at present making a listing of different impacts such because the compulsory job shadowing for highschool children that’s deliberate for fairly some pupils that week.

The providers of Stakeholder Relations, Site Operations and Human Resources have common conferences to coordinate communications and actions.  All pertinent data and any additional suggestions by the authorities involved will likely be despatched to you as quickly as doable. 

 In the meantime, you’ll be able to seek the advice of the assorted Web websites dedicated to this occasion, particularly:

If you’ve any pressing questions, please ship them for the second to Hr-Dept.Head@cern.ch and we’ll group them and ship them to the suitable service.