French President Emmanuel Macron has dissolved the country's parliament and called for a snap election following a significant defeat in the European parliamentary elections. This move comes as a surprise to many within France's political landscape.
The far-right National Rally party secured over 31.5% of the vote, prompting Macron to announce the snap election with the first round scheduled for June 30th and the second round on July 7th. This decision is seen as a strategic gamble that could potentially reshape France's political dynamics.