The recent surge of the far right in France during the European Parliament elections has led to unexpected political developments. French President Emmanuel Macron has called for snap legislative elections in response to his party's defeat and the rise of Marine Le Pen's National Rally.
Macron hopes to rally voters to contain the far right in upcoming national elections, fearing the possibility of a far-right government for the first time since World War II. This move poses a challenge as Macron would have to work with a prime minister from a party that opposes most of his policies.
