French President Emmanuel Macron has addressed the recent murder of a far-right activist, 23-year-old Khuandén Derank, urging the political extremes in France to take responsibility for their actions and rhetoric. Speaking during a trip to India, Macron emphasized that there is no place in France for movements that adopt or legitimize violence, highlighting the need for a collective commitment to non-violence in political discourse.

Derank was killed during a confrontation outside a conference that featured leftist MEP Rima Hassan at a university in Lyon, France's third largest city. This incident has raised concerns about the rising tensions between different political factions in the country, particularly between the extremes of the political landscape, which have become increasingly polarized in recent years. Macron's comments reflect a growing frustration with the violent confrontations stemming from political ideologies.

The call for political extremes to reconcile follows a pattern of violence that has become more common in France, echoing broader societal issues relating to political radicalization. As Macron pushes for a united front against violence, there are implications for how political parties may need to re-evaluate their strategies and ensure that their movements do not incite further divisions within French society.