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Killing of nationalist student has repercussions for French Politics

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  • February 21, 2026

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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.