Macron Tells Meloni To ‘Stay in Your Yard’ After Lyon Killing Sparks France-Italy Diplomatic Row

Name: Macron Tells Meloni To ‘Stay in Your Yard’ After Lyon Killing Sparks France-Italy Diplomatic Row
Uploaded: 20 Feb 2026, 08:03:36 PM
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1351 views | Feb 20, 2026, 08:03:36 PM | TOI.in

Tensions between French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have escalated after the killing of 23-year-old activist Quentin Deranque in Lyon. Meloni described the incident as a wound for Europe and linked it to left-wing extremism, prompting Macron to respond sharply during a visit to India, urging foreign leaders to “stay in their own yard.” Seven suspects, including an aide linked to the far-left party La France Insoumise, face murder charges. The incident has deepened political divisions in France ahead of municipal elections and the 2027 presidential race, intensifying broader ideological rifts across Europe.

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