French government blames hard left for 'climate of violence' after killing of far-right activist
France 24
by FRANCE 24February 16, 2026
France's government on Monday said politicians on the hard left had "encouraged a climate of violence" that made them partially responsible for the death of 23-year-old Quentin Deranque, a far-right activist who was attacked on the sidelines of a protest in Lyon last week.
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Originally published on France 24 on 2/16/2026