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ER Editor: This alleged murder is indeed occupying a lot of media attention at present. We strongly suspect a playbook at work here, and wonder if this isn’t a false flag to show the far-left in a poor light in order to wake up the public to their activities. Not before time, we feel. See our previous report on this alleged murder, along with another attack in Paris that took place around the same time —
A violent weekend in France
See also this from European Conservative from two days ago —
Calls Grow To Ban Antifa After Young Activist Killed in Lyon
#Quentin Deranque
A reminder that this has mirrored similar events in the United States, resulting in calls in the US to ban Antifa. See this from Le Monde in late September, 2025, with the White House link to Trump’s Executive Order HERE —
Trump signs order designating Antifa as a ‘domestic terrorist’ group
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France Still in Shock After Murder of Young Patriot by Far-Left Mob
Five suspects have been identified as responsible for the deadly assault on Quentin Deranque.
JAVIER VILLAMOR for EUROPEAN CONSERVATIVE
The death of Quentin Deranque, the 23-year-old patriotic activist who was attacked in Lyon on February 12 and died two days later, has shaken France and exposed the depth of far-left political violence in the country, as well as the moral responsibility of those who fuel radicalization from public platforms.
As the judicial investigation advances, a decisive development has intensified the political storm: five of the six main suspects believed to be responsible for the fatal assault have now been formally identified by investigators, according to sources close to the case confirming earlier reports by France Télévisions. None have been arrested so far, as authorities seek to determine the precise degree of responsibility of each individual before proceeding.
According to investigative sources, several of those identified are linked to the ultra-left. Moreover, some are reportedly listed as “fiché S”—individuals flagged by French security services—due to their affiliation with Jeune Garde, an Antifa organization co-founded by La France Insoumise (ER: considered far-left) MP Raphaël Arnault. The group was officially dissolved in June 2025 under then-Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau but received immediate political backing from LFI, which challenged the dissolution before the Conseil d’État. That legal review remains ongoing.
The political implications are considerable. The fact that several suspects may have been under prior security monitoring raises questions about oversight and prevention. One name repeatedly mentioned in witness testimonies is Jacques-Elie Favrot, parliamentary assistant to Raphaël Arnault and reportedly still closely connected to Jeune Garde networks.
Witnesses allege he may have participated in the violence and possibly acted as a leader during the assault—claims that remain unconfirmed at this stage. His lawyer has declined detailed comment, though Favrot announced he is temporarily stepping aside from his parliamentary duties. National Assembly President Yaël Braun-Pivet has suspended his access rights to the Palais Bourbon pending the outcome of the investigation.
The case is being handled under two parallel investigations: one criminal for voluntary homicide and another for aggravated violence involving multiple perpetrators, the alleged use of a weapon, and masked individuals. Investigators from Lyon’s territorial criminal division are relying on DNA samples, telecommunications data, and surveillance footage. However, according to police sources, the identification process has been complicated by what they describe as a “serious lack of surveillance cameras” in certain areas of the city—a long-standing point of contention between law enforcement and municipal authorities.
Politically, the fallout has been immediate.
Marine Le Pen expressed her “deep compassion” to the family and demanded that there be no “impunity for the barbarians responsible for this lynching.” Jordan Bardella argued that the prosecutor’s decision to pursue voluntary homicide charges confirms that this was a deliberate act. From the government, Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin stated that “it is manifestly the ultra-left that has killed.”
President Emmanuel Macron condemned what he described as an “unprecedented outburst of violence” and stressed that no ideology can justify killing, calling for calm and respect for the rule of law.
From the radical left, Jean-Luc Mélenchon has rejected any responsibility, expressing empathy toward the family while simultaneously accusing the right of exploiting the tragedy for political purposes. He argues the case is being instrumentalized to discredit LFI and harden public order discourse ahead of upcoming municipal elections.
Beyond the clash of statements, France now finds itself confronting a broader question: how did political confrontation escalate to lethal violence in a university setting? And were warning signs ignored?
Whatever the answers to those questions are, it is clear that France is not merely witnessing a criminal case. It is confronting the fragility of its civic peace.
Source
Javier Villamor is a Spanish journalist and analyst. Based in Brussels, he covers NATO and EU affairs at europeanconservative.com. Javier has over 17 years of experience in international politics, defense, and security. He also works as a consultant providing strategic insights into global affairs and geopolitical dynamics.
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Featured image source: https://x.com/johndaviesclar1/status/2023987398200238424
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