A week in France - Killing of nationalist student has repercussions for French Politics
France 24
by Catherine VIETTEFebruary 21, 2026
A march to honor Quentin Deranque was held in Lyon on Saturday. The far-right student activist was beaten to death on February 12th, following a fight between two groups from opposite political extremes. His killing has shocked the country and put France on edge. President Emmanuel Macron has denounced political violence - saying it has no place in France or the government. We speak to Andrew Smith, a lecturer at Queen Mary University of London, about the rise of political violence.
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Originally published on France 24 on 2/21/2026