In the aftermath of the violent street clashes in Lyon that resulted in the death of a 23-year-old far-right activist, France is once again grappling with the implications of political extremism. The clashes involved radical factions from both ends of the political spectrum, leading to serious concerns about escalating violence in the country. Following a minute of silence in Parliament for the deceased, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu criticized the La France Insoumise party, calling for it to take responsibility and sever ties with violent groups that claim to be antifascist.