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French President Macron Dissolves Parliament, Calls Snap Election

French President Macron visits New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron has dissolved Parliament and called a snap election following the European parliamentary elections where his party faced a significant defeat against the far-right opposition party. The European elections involved 27 countries voting for the European Parliament, which consists of 720 lawmakers at the European level.

The results of the European elections showed substantial gains for far-right parties across various countries, indicating a potential shift in the political landscape of the European Union. Despite differences in views on issues like Russia and Ukraine, the far-right parties are expected to have a more significant impact on EU policies, including immigration.

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