Macron Calls Snap Elections After Far-Right Gains
President's Party Suffers Crushing Defeat in European Elections
Move Comes Amid Rising Political Instability in France
French President Emmanuel Macron has dissolved the lower house of parliament and called for snap parliamentary elections later this month. The move comes after Macron's party suffered a crushing defeat in European elections, with far-right parties making significant gains.
Marine Le Pen's National Rally party came in first place in the European Parliament elections, ahead of Macron's centrist La République En Marche. The results mark a major setback for Macron, who has been facing growing political instability in France.
The snap elections will be held on June 12 and 19. Macron is hoping to regain a majority in parliament so that he can continue his agenda of economic and social reforms.
However, the far-right has been on the rise in France in recent years, and it is unclear whether Macron will be able to prevent them from making further gains in the parliamentary elections.
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