French Government Dissolves Far-Right Bloc Montpelliérain Over Calls for Violence and Hate

On March 4, 2026, the French government announced the dissolution of the far-right group Bloc montpelliérain due to its incitement of violence, hatred, and discrimination. The decision was made during a council of ministers meeting and was communicated by government spokesperson Maud Bregeon. Alongside Bloc montpelliérain, three other violent groups from both the far-left and far-right spectrums are also set to be dissolved.

The Interior Ministry is actively working to dissolve five local branches of the far-left movement Jeune Garde, which had previously been dissolved in June 2025 but had attempted to reconstitute. This ongoing governmental effort to curb extremist groups has led to the dissolution of 49 groups since 2017, including Lyon populaire.

The dissolutions are part of a wider crackdown following the death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque, who was killed in Lyon on February 14. Seven individuals aged 20 to 26, some linked to the far-left Jeune Garde or associated with a movement founded by deputy Raphaël Arnault, are under investigation for their connection to Deranque's death.

Some dissolved groups, such as Les Soulèvements de la Terre, have challenged dissolution orders in the Council of State and prevailed, underscoring the complexity of these legal actions. The government maintains a focused stance on dismantling extremist groups that threaten public safety and political stability in France.