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Macron vows to tackle violent activist groups after fatal beating in Lyon
Quentin Deranque was assaulted by at least six attackers during a protest against a far-left party event, raising concerns about rising political violence in France.
- French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to review violent activist groups and dismantle some after a fatal beating of a far-right student in Lyon.
- Quentin Deranque, 23, died of brain injuries sustained in a fight between far-left and far-right groups during a student event.
- Seven people face charges including intentional homicide and aggravated violence over the incident that highlighted political tensions ahead of 2024 elections.
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French Far Left Faces Backlash After Student Killing Ahead of Vote
Is France witnessing a political role reversal? For decades, the far right was the outsider. Now, the spotlight is shifting—and not in a good way.It all follows the shocking killing of student Quentin Deranque in Lyon, allegedly by militants linked to the far left. The brutality—caught on camera—has sparked outrage and raised uncomfortable questions.At the center of the storm is La France Insoumise and its fiery leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon. Critic…
In Lyon, around a thousand people attended a memorial march for a far-right student. Twenty-three-year-old Quentin Deranque died there last week after being severely assaulted by several suspected far-left demonstrators. Participants, who came from all over France, walked a route of about 1.5 kilometers through the city. They observed a minute's silence before the march began just after 4:00 PM. Among those present were families with children an…
On Saturday, February 21, a march in memory of Quentin Deranque began in Lyon, where the 23-year-old died on February 14 after being lynched. At the opening of the 62nd Agricultural Fair, the head of state announced that he wanted to "take a full look at violent action groups".
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Macron vows to tackle violent activist groups after fatal beating in Lyon
President Emmanuel Macron has called for calm ahead of marches organized by far-right groups after a nationalist militant died from a beating in Lyon. Macron said he plans a review of violent activist...
Macron orders review of violent activist groups after fatal beating of far-right activist
LYON, France (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron will hold meetings next week to review violent activist groups, after a far-right student died from a beating in Lyon in an incident that highlighted a climate of deep political tensions ahead of next year's presidential vote.Speaking at the Paris agriculture fair, Macron called on “everyone to remain calm” ahead of Saturday's tributes organized by far-right groups to Quentin Deranque, a 23-ye…
The authorities fear clashes between the far right and the ultra-left while a parade is planned in Lyon in the afternoon.
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