• France will summon US Ambassador Charles Kushner over comments on activist Quentin Deranque's death.
• The US State Department linked left-wing militants to Deranque's death, provoking French officials.
• French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot criticized the US for politicizing the tragedy.
• Seven individuals have been charged in relation to the fatal assault on Deranque.

France's decision to summon US Ambassador Charles Kushner is a response to comments by the US State Department regarding the recent death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot expressed the intention to address these remarks, asserting that the events have "concerned the national community" and rejecting any use of the tragedy for political purposes, according to CBS News and Al Jazeera.

Quentin Deranque, who died from severe brain injuries following a brutal attack in Lyon, has become a focal point of rising political tensions in France, especially with the upcoming presidential elections. President Emmanuel Macron called for calm during a public tribute attended by around 3,000 demonstrators linked to far-right groups. Barrot emphasized that the tragedy should not be sensationalized for political gain, criticizing any "instrumentalization" of the situation, according to South China Morning Post and Al Jazeera.

The US State Department's Counterterrorism Bureau publicly stated that the circumstances surrounding Deranque's death should alert all due to the perceived rise of "violent radical leftism," which they claim entails risks to public safety. This commentary ignited further diplomatic strains as Barrot called for respect towards France's handling of domestic issues. The investigation into Deranque's death has seen seven suspects charged with serious offenses, including intentional homicide, according to CBS News and South China Morning Post.