French President Emmanuel Macron has called for calm and restraint after the violent death of a young far-right activist, identified only as Quentin, who was fatally stabbed while participating in security efforts for a protest against an event organized by far-left MEP Rima Hasan in Lyon, southeastern France. Macron described Quentin as a victim of an 'unprecedented explosion of violence' and emphasized that there is 'no place for deadly hatred' in the country, urging respect and tranquility amid the unrest.

The investigation following the incident has been opened by the public prosecutor's office in Lyon, concerning suspected involuntary manslaughter after police reported that Quentin succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. The attack highlights an escalating tension between far-right and far-left groups in France, incited by divergent political ideologies and recent actions taken against extremist groups.

A coalition linked to the far-right, called 'Némésis,' has alleged that members of an antifascist local group, which had been banned by authorities in June, were responsible for the attack. Additionally, family attorneys have claimed that Quentin and his companions appeared to have been ambushed by organized individuals, raising concerns over political violence and public safety in France. The incident occurs against a backdrop of increasing polarization within French society.