In an unprecedented move, French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a snap election following a significant defeat in the EU elections. Macron’s decision comes after his party received only 15% of the votes, less than half of what the far-right National Rally secured. The President cited the rise of nationalism as a threat to Europe and stated that he could not resign himself to the defeat, thus dissolving the National Assembly in favor of new legislative elections scheduled for June 30 and July 7. The National Rally, led by Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen, has expressed readiness to take power, emphasizing priorities such as ending mass immigration and boosting the purchasing power of the French.
- President Emmanuel Macron has called a snap election following a significant loss in the EU elections, where his party received only 15% of the vote.
- The snap election was called immediately after the EU polls, with Macron invoking Article 12 of the French Constitution to dissolve the National Assembly.
- Legislative elections are scheduled to take place on June 30 for the first round and July 7 for the second round.
- The far-right National Rally party led by Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen won 31 to 32% of the vote in the European elections, prompting Macron’s response.
- Marine Le Pen and the National Rally have expressed their readiness to take power, highlighting their agenda to end mass immigration, increase the purchasing power of the French, and reindustrialize the country.
- Macron’s decision to call a snap election is seen as a response to the rise of nationalism, which he views as a danger to Europe.
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