Thousands took to the streets in Lyon to commemorate the far-right student, Quentin Déranc, who was killed in clashes with far-left groups, raising police concerns about potential violence.
In Lyon, France, a large crowd gathered to honor the memory of Quentin Déranc, a far-right student who lost his life amid violent clashes with far-left organizations. The incident, which occurred last week, has caused widespread shock across the country, prompting fears of further unrest. The police have expressed concern regarding the potential for violence among the protestors, as tensions between the political extremes have escalated significantly since Déranc's death.
French President Emmanuel Macron urged for calm amid the rising tensions and announced that he would convene a meeting of his ministers next week to address issues surrounding violent organizations. The former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin likened the lynching of 23-year-old Déranc to the previous year’s murder of American conservative activist Charlie Kirk, marking a shift in the narrative and seeking to highlight the dangers posed by political extremism.
The atmosphere of the protest was charged, with many attendees concealing their faces with surgical masks and sunglasses, chanting slogans such as 'Justice for Quentin' and 'Antifa murderers.' Authorities have initiated investigations into the involvement of seven individuals in the incidents surrounding Déranc's killing, further escalating the scrutiny on far-left groups as political division intensifies in France.
