The Digester

Quentin Deranque died after a street attack on 12 February and seven suspects linked to La Jeune Garde, a group once tied to La France Insoumise, have been charged, prompting widespread condemnation and renewed debate over political alliances ahead of key elections.

Quentin Deranque died of head injuries after being kicked and punched during an attack in Lyon on 12 February.
Seven suspects have been charged and are reported to have links to La Jeune Garde, a group that used to provide security for La France Insoumise.
One suspect was a parliamentary assistant to LFI deputy Raphaël Arnault, who founded La Jeune Garde in 2018.
La France Insoumise condemns the killing but Jean-Luc Mélenchon has refused to denounce La Jeune Garde or suspend Arnault as an MP.
The case has triggered cross party condemnation and is renewing debate about the cordon sanitaire around the National Rally, with possible effects on municipal votes next month and national elections in 2027.

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