French and Italian leaders clashed over killing of French far-right activist.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni clashed publicly after the killing of 23‑year‑old French far‑right activist Quentin Deranque. Meloni condemned the killing as an act of left‑wing extremism affecting all of Europe, prompting Macron to criticize her for interfering in French affairs. Seven suspects—including an assistant to a France Unbowed (LFI) lawmaker—now face murder charges in connection with the attack. The incident heightened political tensions in France ahead of upcoming elections, further straining relations between Macron and Meloni, who have disagreed on various European issues.

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