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Diplomatic Incident Between France and US Over Death of Young Far-Right Activist

Published February 22, 2026, 17:14
Diplomatic Incident Between France and US Over Death of Young Far-Right Activist

France has summoned the United States ambassador to Paris, Charles Kushner, to protest his comments regarding the death of far-right activist Quentin Derac. The French government denounced foreign interference in its internal affairs, considering the comments inappropriate and the exploitation of a tragedy for political purposes. Quentin Derac died after being beaten by far-left activists, an incident that has caused strong reactions in France. The Trump administration had condemned the political violence of the far left and called for the perpetrators to be brought to justice. The US embassy in Paris had warned about the rise of violent radical leftism, provoking the anger of France. The French government stressed that it does not accept lessons on violence, especially from countries that have their own experience in this area. The incident has caused diplomatic tension between France and the US, with France demanding respect for its national sovereignty and rejecting any attempt at foreign interference in its internal affairs.