French President Emmanuel Macron dissolves parliament after loss to National Rally
SUMMARY
French President Emmanuel Macron has dissolved the National Assembly following a significant loss to the right-wing National Rally (RN) in the European elections. The RN, led by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, secured over 31% of the vote, more than double Macron's centrist Renew party's 15.2%. This election marked a historic shift to the right across Europe, with significant gains for right-wing parties in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands. Macron, in a social media address, warned that the rise of 'nationalism' poses a 'threat' to France and Europe, emphasizing the dangers of the 'extreme right' to the nation and its people.
