Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:24am on 11 Jun 2024,Tuesday International
French President Emmanuel Macron announced the dissolution of parliament and new legislative elections following a significant defeat in the European elections to Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (RN). Le Pen’s party secured 32% of the vote, while Macron’s alliance garnered 15%. Citing the need for a clear majority, Macron set the first round for June 30 and a second round for July 7. This election marks a critical juncture for Macron’s government, facing rising far-right sentiment across France.
