Saturday, February 21, 2026

The conflict between Meloni and Macron goes public

 A conflict has arisen between Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and French President Emmanuel Macron following the murder of a right-wing activist in Lyon. Meloni called the actions of left-wing extremists "a wound for Europe," which drew sharp criticism from Macron.  

 

 “I am always amazed at how nationalists, who oppose interference in their country’s affairs, are always the first to comment on what happens in other countries,” he stated. Meanwhile, in France, the investigation into the murder of young nationalist Quentin Dérank continues. He was killed after a brutal attack by left-wing radicals. 

 

 Among those arrested is Raphael Arnaud, an assistant to a member of the "France Unbowed" party, who announced the termination of his contract with his employee. The attack took place in Lyon, where Dérank, a member of the right-wing group Némésis, had attended a protest against the conference of Franco-Palestinian MEP Rima Assan.  

 HIS NAME WAS 

Quentin Deranque  (not Dérank)