French President Emmanuel Macron has dissolved Parliament and called a snap election following the European parliamentary elections where his party faced a significant defeat against the far-right opposition party. The European elections involved 27 countries voting for the European Parliament, which consists of 720 lawmakers at the European level.
The results of the European elections showed substantial gains for far-right parties across various countries, indicating a potential shift in the political landscape of the European Union. Despite differences in views on issues like Russia and Ukraine, the far-right parties are expected to have a more significant impact on EU policies, including immigration.
Notably, in France, the far-right secured a resounding victory with over 30 percent of the vote, prompting Macron to dissolve Parliament and call for new elections. The upcoming parliamentary elections in France, scheduled for the end of June and beginning of July, could potentially result in a far-right prime minister, altering the country's political dynamics.
Macron's decision to call for early elections comes at a time when his party had already lost its absolute majority, making it challenging for him to govern effectively. While Macron's party aims to reverse the far-right's gains and maintain dominance, the outcome of the elections remains uncertain and could significantly impact the direction of France's political future.
The parliamentary elections in France will be closely watched as they have the potential to shape the country's leadership and policies for the coming years, with Macron taking a calculated risk in the hope of securing a favorable outcome amidst the rise of far-right movements in Europe.
