French President Emmanuel Macron called for “everyone to stay calm” before the high-security march on Saturday, in tribute to a far-right activist beaten to death by members of the far left in Lyon.
Quentin Deranque, a 23-year-old student, succumbed to a flurry of blows on February 12 while he was on the ground by a group of at least six hooded individuals. A march in his honor will be supervised this Saturday in Lyon by an “extremely important” deployment of police officers and gendarmes, with authorities fearing confrontations between the two sides.
“It is a moment of recollection and respect for our young compatriot who was slain,” stated the head of state at the opening of the Agricultural Fair in Paris. “In the Republic, no violence is legitimate,” he emphasized. “There is no place for militias, no matter where they come from.”
The president also announced a meeting with the government next week to “fully assess the violent action groups that are thriving and have links with political parties, no matter who they are.” Six men suspected of participating in the fatal attack have been charged with “intentional homicide,” and an assistant to a parliament member from the radical left has been implicated as an accomplice.
Context:
The article discusses the response of French President Macron to the death of a student in Lyon following an attack by individuals from the far left. It also mentions the involvement of extremist political groups and the international reactions to the incident.
Fact Check:
– The incident involves political violence between far-right and far-left groups in France. – The administration of the former US President Trump denounced the extremist left’s violence in response to the incident.
