Right-wing groups took to the streets of Lyon on the night of October 19, marching to confront looters while singing the...

Right-wing groups took to the streets of Lyon on the night of October 19, marching to confront looters while singing the French national anthem, according to footage shared by Visegrad24. The scenes added to a growing picture of social disorder spreading across parts of Western Europe. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis responded directly to the unrest while speaking in Lavrio, framing Greece as an exception to the turbulence gripping its European neighbors. He said that at a time when many European countries are facing serious problems of social unrest, Greece remains a pillar of stability. Mitsotakis made clear the commitment goes beyond the current moment. Pointing to the images coming out of France, he said Greece owes it to itself to make one thing clear: the country will never return to the days of major social unrest. The remarks appear aimed at drawing a sharp contrast between Greece's current stability and the disorder visible elsewhere on the continent. The Lyon marches come as France has seen recurring episodes of civil unrest in recent years, with vigilante responses from nationalist groups becoming more visible. Mitsotakis has consistently positioned Greece as a stabilizing force in an increasingly volatile European landscape, and his comments in Lavrio double down on that message. #Greece #Mitsotakis #Europe