The two leaders have disagreed on issues such as migration and abortion during their uneasy relationship, but are expected to find common ground in April at a Franco-Italian summit in Toulouse.
Officials close to the Italian prime minister expressed surprise at Macron’s comments, emphasizing that Meloni’s statement aimed to show support for the French people affected by the event and did not interfere in France’s internal matters.
Earlier, Macron remarked on nationalists who dislike foreign interference yet often comment on other countries’ affairs. He stated, “If everyone just minded their own business, things would be just fine.”
The far-right activist was killed by head injuries during an altercation outside a conference featuring France Unbowed MEP Rima Hassan at a university in Lyon, France’s third-largest city.
Macron urged France’s political extremes to regain control following the killing, stating that there is no place for movements advocating or justifying violence. He made these remarks during a visit to India.
Lyon’s Mayor Grégory Doucet called on authorities Thursday to cancel a march supporting the deceased activist that was scheduled for Saturday.
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