The Rhône prefect bans a conference by LFI deputy Raphaël Arnault on Friday in Villeurbanne

The Rhône prefect, Etienne Guyot, has banned a conference by LFI deputy Raphaël Arnault in Villeurbanne due to potential public order disturbances, particularly after calls from far-right groups. Initially scheduled in Lyon, the event was canceled for security reasons and later rescheduled. The prefect's decision followed the mayor's inaction on the request to prohibit the conference. Legal representatives of Arnault plan to contest the ban, arguing it infringes on constitutional rights. The backdrop includes tensions following the murder of activist Quentin Deranque, with ongoing investigations linking various individuals to the incident. The prefecture fears violent confrontations between radical groups during the event.