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France Moves to Dissolve Far-Right and Far-Left Groups

2/25/2026

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France plans to disband three far-right groups and one far-left group after the killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque, 23, in Lyon on February 14.
The decision was revealed February 24 by a government source.
The incident has been likened to the 2025 shooting of United States (U.S.) conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Since 2016, France has dissolved 19 far-right and five far-left groups, identifying over 5,000 individuals linked to them.

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France plans to disband three far-right groups and one far-left group after the killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque, 23, in Lyon on February 14.
The decision was revealed February 24 by a government source.
The incident has been likened to the 2025 shooting of United States (U.S.) conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Since 2016, France has dissolved 19 far-right and five far-left groups, identifying over 5,000 individuals linked to them.