Macron calls for snap election in France following defeat in EU vote
- French President Macron calls for a snap election after losing his absolute majority in parliament.
- Macron had to negotiate support from opposition parties on a case-by-case basis.
- The snap election is seen as a gamble by Macron that could impact France and Europe.
Benny Gantz, a key member of Israel's war cabinet and longtime rival of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has resigned, making Netanyahu more dependent on his far-right allies. Gantz accused Netanyahu of prioritizing his political survival over freeing hostages in Gaza. In France, the European Parliament elections caused a political earthquake, with Marine Le Pen's far-right party gaining significant support. President Emmanuel Macron's decision to call snap parliamentary elections follows his party's defeat in the EU elections. Macron aims to prevent the rise of the far right by potentially forming a coalition with the right-wing party LR. The upcoming French parliamentary elections will be crucial in shaping the country's political landscape.