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How did Lyon become France's capital of political violence?

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February 20, 2026
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How did Lyon become France's capital of political violence?

The historic southeastern city of Lyon is known as "the capital of the Gauls" but the killing last week of far-right nationalist student Quentin Deranque during a clash between anti-fascist and far-right activists has drawn attention to its less exalted history as a bastion for the far right, leading to escalating violence between two political extremes.

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