Macron tells Meloni to ‘stay in lane’ over remarks on far-right activist’s death in France
South China Morning Post
by Agence France-PresseFebruary 19, 2026
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French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to refrain from commenting on internal affairs in other countries following her remarks regarding the fatal beating of a far-right activist in France. Quentin Deranque, 23, died after sustaining severe head injuries during an attack by at least six individuals near a far-right protest in Lyon last week. Macron’s response highlights the delicate balance between international diplomacy and domestic law enforcement, emphasizing that such incidents should be addressed internally rather than becoming subjects of external political commentary.
The incident occurred on the sidelines of a far-right demonstration at the University of Lyon, where Deranque was
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Originally published on South China Morning Post on 2/19/2026