In Rennes, two demonstrations, 130 cops, drones and the worry of excesses
A gathering in tribute to radical far-right activist Quentin Deranque was approved by the Ille-et-Vilaine prefecture in Rennes, Place de la République, this Saturday at 11 a.m. This “citizen” occasion is organized by figures from the native excessive proper together with the sulphurous influencer Le Jarl.
“To prevent this commemoration” and denounce fascism, one other demonstration was introduced on social networks on the similar time and in the identical place on this historic left-wing bastion.
“Freedom of demonstration is a fundamental freedom of the French Republic. This freedom should be exercised with respect for public order.commented the prefect of Brittany and Ille-et-Vilaine, Franck Robine, before announcing the establishment of a security system “consequent”.
Some 130 cops in addition to drones are mobilized to maintain the 2 demonstrations at bay. People taking part within the anti-fascist rally must keep exterior a big perimeter round Place de la République.
The presence of quite a few activists claiming to be a part of the black bloc motion, accustomed to damaging the town heart and preventing with the police on the sidelines of social demonstrations, is especially feared. Just like that of the ultra-right, more and more current and virulent in Brittany.
In a press launch, the mayor (Socialist Party) of Rennes, candidate for re-election, Nathalie Appéré, regrets “strongly” the choice of the prefect to authorize the tribute to Quentin Deranque and expresses his “very robust fears (…) of disturbances to public order » : “Our nation wants duty and appeasement, not provocations more likely to generate extra violence which have and can by no means have their place in a democracy. »
https://www.lemonde.fr/societe/live/2026/02/21/en-direct-mort-de-quentin-deranque-la-manifestation-d-extreme-droite-a-lyon-rassemble-3-200-personnes_6667365_3224.html