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French President Emmanuel Macron has dissolved parliament and called for snap legislative elections on June 30th. This decision comes after the far-right National Rally (RN) outperformed Macron's centrist alliance in the recent EU polls, taking almost 40% of the vote in France.
Macron acknowledged that the EU election results were not favorable for pro-European parties and expressed concern about the growing strength of far-right parties across Europe. He stated that he could not accept this trend and that he was dissolving the National Assembly to give the French people a chance to make a choice.
The first round of elections for the lower house National Assembly will be held on June 30th, with the second round scheduled for July 7th. Macron emphasized that this decision was serious and significant but that it was an act of confidence in the French people's ability to make the best decision for themselves and future generations.
The RN's list, led by Jordan Bardella, received between 32.3% and 33% of the vote in the EU elections, while Macron's alliance, led by his Renaissance party, received between 14.8% and 15.2%, according to projections from polling firms.
Macron had previously warned that the EU risked being hindered by a significant far-right presence in the European Parliament following the elections. The election results have also brought attention to France's 2027 presidential election, as Macron is ineligible to run again, and RN's Marine Le Pen believes she has a strong chance of winning the presidency.
Macron's decision to dissolve parliament and call for snap elections is a significant development in French politics. The outcome of these elections will shape the country's political landscape and have implications for the future of Europe.
Source: Macron Dissolves Parliament, Calls Snap Elections In France On June 30