- A snap election was called by French President Emmanuel Macron following his party’s poor showing in the European elections.
- The far-right National Rally outperformed Macron’s party, indicating a significant gain in popularity across France.
- This political move is seen as one of the biggest gambles in French political history, with Macron aiming to mitigate the impact of his party’s defeat and challenge the National Rally’s momentum.
- There is a possibility of a fragmented parliament, which could make it challenging to pass legislation, or the historic appointment of a far-right prime minister.
- The election’s outcome could lead to “cohabitation,” where the president must appoint a prime minister from the opposing political party.
- Analysts suggest that Macron is attempting to rally voters from various political backgrounds to prevent the far-right’s further gains.
- The rise of the far-right in France has been attributed to various factors, including economic and social grievances, as well as changing narratives and the normalization of far-right rhetoric.
- The concept of a “Republican front” against the far-right, traditionally used to rally voters against far-right candidates, is losing its effectiveness, with voters growing tired of voting “against someone rather than for.”
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