US EditionThousands march in Lyon after French far-right activist killed last week
About 3,200 people marched in Lyon under heavy security to honor Quentin Deranque, whose fatal beating has escalated political tensions ahead of France's 2027 presidential elections.
- Thousands marched in Lyon after far-right activist Quentin Deranque was beaten to death last week, with concerns about possible violence at the event.
- French President Emmanuel Macron called for calm before the rallies and plans a meeting with ministers on violent groups next week.
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The case of the killed right-wing extremist in France exacerbates political conflicts in France. After all, the violence did not occur during demonstrations in Lyon.
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der Standard DEThousands of people participated in the rally in Lyon, where Nazi salutes were also seen. Left-wing leader Mélenchon has reason to worry ahead of the municipal elections.
Nazi greetings were observed, and homophobic and racist chants heard, during the march in tribute to Quentin Deranque.
Lyon. More than three thousand people marched yesterday in Lyon —amid heavy police surveillance for fear of clashes, following the call for “calm” by French President Emmanuel Macron— to demand “justice” for Quentin Deranque, a young radical extreme-right militant beaten to death by members of the ultra-left.
Thousands Rally in Lyon to Demand Justice for Far-Right Activist Quentin Deranque
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Lyon following the recent killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque. The large-scale march, organized amid heightened tensions across the city, saw participants calling for justice and denouncing the violence surrounding the incident. As authorities continue their investigation into Deranque’s death, the event has stirred intense debate over [...]
The march in Lyon on Saturday in memory of far-right activist Quentin Deranque drew 3,200 people. While no clashes occurred, Nazi chants and racist insults were reported. The authorities have been notified.
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