US EditionThousands march in Lyon after French far-right activist killed last week
About 3,200 people attended a heavily policed march honoring Quentin Deranque after his death intensified political tensions ahead of France's 2027 presidential race.
- On Saturday in Lyon, around 3,200 people marched in a public tribute to Quentin Deranque, a 23-year-old far-right activist.
- Last week, Quentin Deranque was attacked during a fight between far-left and far-right supporters at a student meeting where Rima Hassan spoke, dying two days after being severely beaten.
- Before the procession, mourners gathered in the church frequented by Deranque and his portrait was hung on the regional administrative headquarters of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, while social media videos showed Nazi salutes and racist insults reported to the prosecutor.
- The Lyon prosecutor's office requested charges including intentional homicide, and French President Emmanuel Macron urged calm, stating `In the Republic, no violence is legitimate`.
- With municipal elections next month, right-wing forces have used the killing to demonise France Unbowed, while Sarah Rogers called it terrorism and officials hinted at dismantling violent groups before the 2027 presidential vote.
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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.
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