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Lyon Killing Sparks Macron-Meloni Diplomatic Row: 'You Got That Right'

Death of 23-year-old Quentin Deranque in Lyon fuels domestic political tensions and sharp exchanges between Emmanuel Macron and Giorgia Meloni.

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Moneycontrol•21-02-2026, 21:22

Lyon Killing Sparks Macron-Meloni Diplomatic Row: 'You Got That Right'

•The fatal assault of right-wing activist Quentin Deranque in Lyon has ignited a diplomatic dispute between French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
•Derranque, 23, died from head injuries after being attacked by at least six people during a protest against a left-wing politician; seven people face murder charges.
•Meloni condemned the killing as a "wound for all of Europe," attributing it to "groups linked to left-wing extremism."
•Macron responded by criticizing nationalists who comment on other countries' affairs, confirming his remarks were aimed at Meloni.
•The incident has heightened political tensions in France ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with Macron calling for calm and announcing a meeting on "violent action groups."

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