French President Emmanuel Macron has called for calm ahead of a highly secured march in Lyon honoring Quentin Deranque, a 23-year-old far-right activist who was fatally beaten by far-left militants on February 12th. Macron, speaking at the Paris Agricultural Show on Saturday, February 21st, emphasized the need for respect for the deceased and announced a government meeting next week to address violent groups with potential political ties. The march, expected to draw 2,000 to 3,000 participants, is being closely monitored by police and gendarmes due to fears of clashes between opposing factions. Despite requests from Lyon's mayor to ban the event, authorities have permitted it, citing freedom of expression, though Deranque's parents will not attend and have requested a non-political, non-violent demonstration.