France's Macron calls for snap election after losing big to the far right in EU vote
Publishing timestamp: 2024-06-10 02:23:31
Summary
French President Macron announced he would dissolve parliament and call for new elections after suffering a heavy defeat in the EU elections. Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally is set to win a significant portion of the vote, leading to uncertainty and potential market concerns. Macron's move is seen as risky, and the far-right party's campaign pledges include restoring order, closing radical mosques, and reducing the retirement age.
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