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In today’s newsletter: The president’s snap election announcement took everyone by surprise. How big a risk is it – and what does it mean for the rest of Europe?

French President Macron dissolves Parliament to confront rise of far-right parties in France and seek clarity from voters.

Barnaby Joyce and Keith Pitt call for withdrawal from Paris agreement; new push for US-backed agreement

The euro tumbled and European stocks, particularly in France, fell sharply on Monday after far-right groups gained in Sunday's EU parliamentary elections, prompting President Emmanuel Macron to call a snap election in France. We also look at what the EU election outcome could mean for Europe's ambitious climate plans.

EU election results show a shift towards right-wing parties, prompting Macron to call for snap elections. Voter concerns include immigration, economy, and ...

French President Macron calls for snap elections to counter far-right surge led by Le Pen's National Rally. Challenges and potential scenarios ahead.

First came the exit polls. Then, less than an hour later: a second shock. On the heels of the French far right’s record score in European elections, President Emmanuel Macron dissolved parliament and called surprise snap elections.

In L’Aisne, where the National Rally won over 50% of votes in the European elections, there is unease about the snap election

The leaders of France’s main leftwing parties, including firebrand three-time presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon, have called for unity in the run-up to snap legislative elections set for June 30 and July 7. However, discussions about an electoral coalition and a common platform may be difficult, especially with just three weeks…

Editorial: The French president’s decision to call a snap parliamentary election, after Marine Le Pen’s triumph in European polls, is a fateful moment

President may slow the seemingly unstoppable far-right rise, but find himself trapped in a splintered parliament