French President Emmanuel Macron has made a bold move by dissolving the National Assembly and calling for a snap general election after polls predicted a poor performance by his Renaissance party in the upcoming EU parliament election. The right-wing National Rally party, led by Marine Le Pen, is expected to secure a significant victory over Macron’s allies.
Exit polls show that National Rally has garnered around a third of the votes, while Macron’s alliance is trailing at only 15%. Macron acknowledged that the projected results were not favorable for his government and expressed concerns about the rise of nationalist forces in France and the EU.
Despite the challenges, Macron emphasized that the decision to hold an election was an act of trust in the French people to make a choice for themselves and future generations. Jordan Bardella, the leader of National Rally, hailed the results as a sign of change for the EU.
Marine Le Pen welcomed Macron’s decision and expressed readiness to become France’s Prime Minister if the National Rally emerges victorious. However, the frontrunner of the French socialist alliance criticized Macron’s move, setting the stage for a competitive election ahead.