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Lucian Nemoiu

Around 3,200 people took part in a demonstration led by far-right groups on Saturday, following the death of a nationalist activist who was beaten in the French city of Lyon. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT French President Emmanuel Macron called for calm ahead of the tribute to Quentin Deranque, 23, who died of brain injuries in a hospital last week. The demonstrations took place under heavy police scrutiny, with no major incidents reported. The mayor of the 7th arrondissement neighbourhood, Fanny