French President Macron dissolves parliament, calls for snap election after EU loss; aims to consolidate power for 2022.

French President Emmanuel Macron has dissolved the French parliament and called for a snap legislative election following his party's significant defeat in the European Parliament elections. Far-right parties, including Marine Le Pen's National Rally in France, made substantial gains in the European elections. Macron's move aims to strengthen his position and consolidate power ahead of the 2022 presidential election.

June 09, 2024
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