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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.

The results of the 2024 European elections have confirmed the surge of far-right parties in EU member states. However, while many recorded significant scores, the wave was not a groundswell, and the shifts vary from country to country.

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…

All eyes on Macron’s shock election as European Union reels from vote marked by far-right gains

There will be 51 matches played over the next month

Polls had barely closed for the European elections when President Emmanuel Macron called voters back to the ballot box to elect a new French parliament – three years ahead of schedule. What's behind his surprise decision, and what happens next?

Germany and Spain remain the teams to beat while faltering England tumble down the rankings

According to analysts, the French president might be trying to test the public — and the far-right’s ability to govern.

President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that he was confident French voters would make the "right choice" in snap elections he called after the far right crushed his centrist alliance in Sunday's EU ballot.

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