The 23-year-old French man was attacked while providing what his supporters said was security for a protest against an appearance by hard-left MEP Rima Hassan at an event in Lyon. 'Hatred that kills has no place in our country,' the French president said on Saturday.
This incident only emboldened the far right in France, I assure you none of them feels more afraid or ashamed today. This was 100% counterproductive if that was the goal.
Thank you for the assurance, but I hope you’ll understand if I remain sceptical that seeing a member of your group attacked could somehow embolden anyone.