Lyon officials condemn far-right gathering

Lyon Mayor Grégory Doucet and the mayor of the 8th arrondissement, Olivier Berzane, both members of the ecologist party, issued a joint statement condemning a nighttime gathering that occurred in front of the City Hall of the 8th arrondissement on Thursday. They attributed the event to far-right groups and described it as an attempt at intimidation.

Authorities to investigate the incident

The mayors announced that they have decided to report the event to the authorities. They indicated that they have submitted the matter to the prosecutor of the Republic under Article 40 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow for an investigation into the reported facts and any possible follow-up actions.

City officials reaffirm commitment to republican values

In their response, the mayors emphasized that "a City Hall is a symbol of the Republic, not a place where one comes to impose their ideas through fear." They concluded with a political message: "In Lyon, we will not yield to the threats of the far-right and will continue to defend republican values."

Incident linked to a public visit

The incident reportedly occurred in response to the visit of Raphaël Arnault on November 5. The far-right group UDJ stated they were protesting his presence and seeking to find a new venue for their meeting.