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France Summons US Ambassador Over Comments on Far-Right Activist's Killing

The French foreign ministry will summon the US ambassador to Paris following comments made by the Trump administration regarding the killing of a French far-right activist, Quentin Deranq, blamed on the hard left.

22 Feb, 16:26 — 22 Feb, 16:26
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France 24High168d ago

France to summon US ambassador over Trump admin's comments on far-right activist's killing

The French foreign ministry will summon the US ambassador to Paris over comments made by the Trump administration about the killing of a French far-right activist blamed on the hard left, France's top diplomat said Sunday. The death of Quentin Deranque has put France on edge, igniting tensions between the left and right ahead of a 2027 presidential vote. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert brings you this analysis.

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France to summon US ambassador over Trump admin's comments on far-right activist's killing

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le-figaro22 Feb, 18:00Latest update

Guillaume Tabard : « Mort de Quentin Deranque, quand LFI et ses alliés objectifs imposent un récit alternatif»

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