Feb 22 • 12:35 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania 15min

France summons US ambassador due to Washington's comments on activist's murder

France is summoning the US ambassador following comments made by the US Embassy regarding the murder of a right-wing activist, which France claims is being politicized.

France has announced it will summon the US ambassador in response to comments made by the US Embassy regarding the murder of far-right activist Quentin Deranque, who was killed recently amid rising political tensions. Jean-Noel Barrot, a representative of the French government, emphasized that comments made by the US are inappropriate as they touch on national community matters and rejected any attempts to utilize the tragedy for political ends.

In the context of growing societal tensions, the Trump administration condemned the involvement of a "violent radical left movement" in the murder of Quentin Deranque, urging that those responsible be held accountable. The incident has become a flashpoint in a politically charged atmosphere, with accusations and counter-accusations flying between France’s political left and right, particularly as the nation approaches the 2027 presidential elections.

French President Emmanuel Macron has indicated that his government will hold discussions on groups engaging in violent actions following Deranque's attack. With Deranque's death having caused significant unrest and divisions between political factions, the upcoming meetings are expected to address the broader implications of political violence and how to prevent further escalation in a divided society.

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