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News|The Far RightMacron and Meloni clash over killing of French far-right activist in LyonA war of words has erupted between the French president and Italian prime minister over the murder of Quentin Deranque.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have engaged in a public disagreement following the death of a French far-right activist in Lyon. The activist was reportedly beaten by hard-left activists, leading to diplomatic…

French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have engaged in a public disagreement following the death of a French far-right activist in Lyon. The activist was reportedly beaten by hard-left activists, leading to diplomatic tensions between the two leaders.

The victim, Quentin Deranque, aged 23, died on February 12 following an attack during a far-right protest in Lyon. Seven individuals, including an assistant to a member of parliament from the far-left France Unbowed (LFI), are facing murder charges related to this incident. Lyon prosecutor Thierry Dran confirmed that Jacques-Elie Favrot, an assistant to LFI lawmaker Raphael Arnault, is charged with complicity through instigation and has been placed in pre-trial detention. All suspects deny the allegations.

This incident has intensified political tensions in France as the country prepares for municipal elections in March and the presidential election in 2027. Current opinion polls indicate a lead for the far-right in the upcoming presidential race. Centrist President Emmanuel Macron, limited by term restrictions, will not be eligible to run again.

The activist was reportedly beaten by hard-left activists, leading to diplomatic tensions between the two leaders.
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President Macron, known for his pro-European stance, and Prime Minister Meloni, a conservative leader, have previously disagreed on various international issues, including trade and European policy. The current dispute has added to their history of tensions.

Prime Minister Meloni referenced Italy’s "Years of Lead," a period marked by radical Marxist violence, in her response to the incident. She highlighted the historical context of former Red Brigades members who sought asylum in France, indicating a longstanding point of contention between Italy and France.

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Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

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