Macron Criticizes Meloni for Commenting on French Affairs
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Premier Giorgia Meloni should not comment on French affairs after she condemned certain actions.
19 Feb, 14:07 — 19 Feb, 14:10
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Amazement at Macron, Meloni voiced closeness to French - PM office sources
(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 19 - Sources at Premier Giorgia Meloni's office at palazzo Chigi in Rome on Thursday voiced "amazement" at French President Emmanuel Macron's criticism of her condemnation of the beating death by far-left militants of far-right activist Quentin Deranque saying the Italian premier had voiced "closeness" to the French people in her statement on Wednesday. Macron's statements in New Delhi, including the quip "let everyone stay at home and the sheep will be well looked after," were received "with amazement" at Palazzo Chigi, the sources said. They noted that Meloni "expressed her deep condolences and dismay over the tragic killing of young Quentin Deranque and condemned the climate of ideological hatred sweeping across several European nations." "These statements," the same sources added, "represent a sign of closeness to the French people affected by this terrible event and have no bearing whatsoever on France's internal affairs." (ANSA). Read article...
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Read full article →Macron tells Meloni to ‘stay in lane’ over remarks on far-right activist’s death in France
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called on Giorgia Meloni to stop “commenting on what is happening in other people’s countries”, after the Italian prime minister expressed shock at the fatal beating of a far-right activist in France. Quentin Deranque, 23, died from head injuries after being attacked by at least six people last week on the sidelines of a far-right protest at a university in the city of Lyon. Most of the 11 suspects detained are from far-left movements, according to a...
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