Macron vows to tackle violent activist groups after fatal beating in Lyon

French president Emmanuel Macron has called for calm ahead of marches organised by far-right groups, after a nationalist activist died from a beating in Lyon.

The incident that led to the death of 23-year-old Quentin Deranque highlighted a climate of deep political tensions ahead of next year’s presidential vote in France.

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