The political situation in France has drastically escalated following the death of Quentin Deranque. The Paris prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the alleged reconstitution of the dissolved group La Jeune Garde. At the center of the controversy is the party La France insoumise, whose leaders are defending MP Raphaël Arnault, linked to militant groups. The government accuses Jean-Luc Mélenchon's party of having a totalitarian attitude towards free media and fueling dangerous social tensions ahead of the upcoming elections.

Investigation into La Jeune Garde

The Paris prosecutor's office is investigating whether the dissolved anti-fascist militant group is illegally continuing its activities under new banners.

Government's Sharp Accusations Against LFI

Government spokeswoman Maud Bregeon called the methods of the left-wing party totalitarian in the context of their attacks on press freedom.

President Macron's Appeal

The head of state called on political parties to immediately clarify their relationships with aggressive extremist groups.

Funeral of Quentin Deranque

The funeral ceremonies in Vaucluse are taking place in an atmosphere of the highest political tension and heightened security checks.

France is plunged into a deep dispute over the activities of radical political groups following a tragic lynching in Lyon. The Paris prosecutor's office is officially investigating suspicions of the illegal reconstitution of the organization La Jeune Garde, which, despite formal dissolution, allegedly continued operations under new banners. Investigators are examining links between the former structures and the circle of MP Raphaël Arnault, who remains under the political protection of his party. The stance of the party La France insoumise (LFI) has provoked an unprecedented reaction from the government. Government spokeswoman Maud Bregeon publicly described LFI's attitude towards the media as "totalitarian and conspiratorial." This conflict was exacerbated by statements from Manuel Bompard, who claimed that the media is infiltrated by the far-right and requires "combating." President Emmanuel Macron called on all political forces to categorically distance themselves from groups using violence, which was interpreted as a direct attack on the left-wing alliance. Since 1936, French legislation has allowed for the dissolution of groups violating republican principles, originally intended to combat fascist-leaning paramilitary leagues threatening state stability. In response to escalating tensions, the government announced the creation of a new "blacklist" of ultra-violent organizations, which is to include both far-left militant groups and identitarian collectives, including the group Némésis. Services are monitoring the situation across the country, especially in the Vaucluse region, where the funeral of the murdered Quentin Deranque will take place. Meanwhile, the victim's family, through their lawyer, has appealed for an end to the political instrumentalization of their tragedy, which has become electoral fuel for almost all political camps in France. „Ça devrait tous nous révolter: le rapport de La France insoumise à la presse est totalitaire et complotiste.” — Maud Bregeon

Mentioned People

  • Jean-Luc Mélenchon — Leader of La France insoumise, accused of relativizing political violence.
  • Maud Bregeon — Spokeswoman for the French government, criticizing LFI for authoritarian tendencies.
  • Raphaël Arnault — LFI MP and founder of La Jeune Garde, a central figure in the controversies surrounding the lynching.
  • Mathilde Panot — President of the LFI parliamentary group in the National Assembly.
  • Manuel Bompard — Coordinator of La France insoumise.