Far-right gains prompt snap election call from Macron in response to EU vote defeat
- Far-right National Rally led by Marine Le Pen wins 31.5% in EU vote, defeating Macron's Renaissance party at 15.2%.
- Macron calls for snap election in response to far-right gains and potential power shift in France.
- Political climate in France sees uncertainty as Macron faces significant electoral defeat.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced the dissolution of parliament and called for a new election following a heavy defeat in EU elections. Macron expressed his inability to ignore the election results and hopes to revive his party's fortunes through a new parliamentary election. The far-right National Rally party, led by Jordan Bardella, gained significant support in the elections, with promises to restore order, close radical mosques, and address migration issues. The defeat of Macron's party in the European elections led to the decision to dissolve the National Assembly and call for a snap election. The rise of far-right parties across Europe, including in France and Germany, signals a shift in political landscape. The European Parliament, with 720 seats, saw gains for far-right and nationalist parties, impacting climate change policies and overall stability in the EU. Macron's call for a new election came after a surge to the Right in various European countries, with implications for the future direction of the EU.