French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced that Paris would summon US Ambassador Charles Kushner in protest against the US stance on the recent death of a far-right activist following a beating in Lyon. Barrot criticized the comments made by the US Embassy in France and the State Department's Office of Counterterrorism, labeling them as interference in internal French affairs.

The controversy arose after the US Embassy warned of what they described as a rising threat from radical leftist violence, suggesting this should be viewed as a national security threat. The comments sparked diplomatic tensions not only with the United States but also with Italy, where French President Emmanuel Macron previously criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's remarks regarding the activist's death, calling them an intrusion into France's domestic matters.

This incident highlights the fragile state of diplomatic relations between France and its allies, as officials navigate sensitive topics such as domestic violence and extremism. The situation reflects a broader context of rising political extremism in Europe and the challenges faced by governments in addressing it without inviting foreign intervention or criticism.