Macron vows to tackle violent activist groups after fatal beating in Lyon

Emmanuel Macron appealed for calm (Pool via AP)

French president Emmanuel Macron has called for calm ahead of marches organised by far-right groups, after a nationalist activist died from a beating in Lyon.

The incident that led to the death of 23-year-old Quentin Deranque highlighted a climate of deep political tensions ahead of next year’s presidential vote in France.