French far-right holds anti-government rally, condemns girl’s murder

Issuance of: October 21, 2022 – 12:27change: October 21, 2022 – 12:31

Key figures in French far-right politics, including Eric Zemmour and Marion Maréchal Le Pen, attended a rally held in Denfert-Rochereau, south of Paris. Said to be closer to Zemmour’s Reconquer! movement.

Banners reading “The State Killed Me” and “Elected Official You Will Be Blamed” were hung around the gathering, and many in the crowd said, “Laura could have been our little child.” I had a placard with a little girl’s face on it that said, “No.” sister”.

“I want to bring back the death penalty for child murderers,” shouted one of the participants through a megaphone and applauded.

Far-right condemns government inaction on immigration

The circumstances of Laura’s death and the profile of the Algerian nationality suspect have sparked strong criticism from the French right and far right, who have accused the government of poor control over illegal immigration.

The rally began with a moment of silence, and several people took the stage to talk about other crimes that “could have been avoided.”

The far-right National Assembly (RN) originally planned to attend the meeting, but also decided to hold “a minute’s silence in tribute to Laura and in honor of her family and support” in front of the National Assembly. Did. friend”.

“The whole French people are horribly shocked by this barbaric murder,” said Marine Le Pen, a member of parliament. We need to take action,” he said.

She also rejected accusations of exploiting Laura’s murder for political gain.

Rally in Lyon, Mets

Meanwhile, in Lyon, around 7pm, more than 300 people gathered in front of the city hall, where a large banner read “Justice for Laura”.

After a minute of silence, attendees offered white flowers at the foot of the palace gate.

In the northeastern city of Metz, about 100 people, including some from local far-right groups, gathered in the evening to lay flowers and candles in front of Laura’s portrait at the foot of Saint-Etienne Cathedral after a minute’s silence. .