Following the death of 23-year-old Quentin Deranque, a young nationalist militant, Mathilde Panot, leader of the La France Insoumise (LFI) deputies, has called for the identitarian collective Némésis to be excluded from LFI events. Panot stated on LCP that LFI does not seek to dissolve Némésis, but rather to retain the group away from their “meetings, conferences, and manifestations,” warning that failure to do so “will end badly.”
Rising Tensions
The call comes amid heightened political tension following Deranque’s death. The government has indicated a possible link between the aggression and the dissolved antifascist group “La Jeune Garde.” Panot responded to this suggestion by stating that if former members of La Jeune Garde are involved, they should be punished, but emphasized that the group has “nothing to do with us.”
LFI is facing scrutiny regarding its alleged connections to Raphaël Arnault, a deputy associated with the dissolved La Jeune Garde. Panot asserted that the politicization of this tragedy is “lamentable” and aims to marginalize La France Insoumise.
Immediate Reactions
Alice Cordier, founder of Némésis, responded to Panot’s statement on X, questioning the meaning of “it will end badly” and accusing Panot of issuing a death threat. Sébastien Chenu, vice-president of the Rassemblement National, likewise responded on X, stating that everyone has the right to express themselves without fear of violence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Mathilde Panot ask for regarding Némésis?
Mathilde Panot asked that the collective Némésis “be kept away” from LFI’s “meetings” or “manifestations.”
What was the government’s response to the aggression?
The government pointed to the possible involvement of the dissolved antifascist group “La Jeune Garde” in the aggression.
How did Alice Cordier respond to Panot’s statement?
Alice Cordier questioned what Panot meant by “it will end badly” and accused her of threatening Némésis with death.
As investigations continue and political rhetoric intensifies, will the call for Némésis’ exclusion from LFI events lead to further polarization or a reevaluation of security measures at political gatherings?
