Massive protests have erupted in France following the surge of far-right parties in the recent European elections, dealing a significant blow to established leaders. Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Paris, denouncing the rise of fascism and expressing their concerns. The far-right's success in the elections is expected to result in a record number of seats in the European Parliament.
French President Emmanuel Macron has responded by announcing snap national elections after the far-right parties secured nearly 40% of the votes in France. Macron, facing the prospect of a radical right prime minister, is determined to confront the far-right challenge and seek clarity from voters on the country's direction.
