Macron calls for snap parliamentary polls in France after loss in EU vote

French President Emmanuel Macron called for snap elections after his party's defeat by the far-right National Rally party, led by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, with the centrist coalition trailing behind. Macron's move followed his failure to secure an outright majority in 2022 and threats from conservative lawmakers.

Macron calls for snap parliamentary polls in France after loss in EU vote
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French President Emmanuel Macron called for snap elections after his party's defeat by the far-right National Rally party, led by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, with the centrist coalition trailing behind. Macron's move followed his failure to secure an outright majority in 2022 and threats from conservative lawmakers.