Macron has declared that the initial round of elections for the National Assembly will occur on June 30, followed by the second round on July 7, as he communicated in a national speech.
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In Paris,
French President Emmanuel Macron made a significant announcement on Sunday,
revealing his decision to dissolve parliament and initiate snap legislative
elections following the substantial defeat of his centrist alliance by the
far-right in EU polls.
During his
address to the nation, Macron disclosed that the first round of elections for
the lower house National Assembly would be held on June 30, followed by the
second round on July 7.
Acknowledging
the unfavorable outcome of the EU elections for pro-European parties, Macron
emphasized the concerning trend of far-right parties gaining traction across
the continent, including in France where they secured nearly 40 percent of the
vote. Expressing his refusal to accept this situation, Macron expressed his
confidence in the French people's ability to make informed choices for
themselves and future generations, hence his decision to dissolve the National
Assembly.
Despite the
weightiness of his decision, Macron framed it as an act of trust in the
electorate, calling upon his fellow citizens to exercise their democratic
rights.
The
projections from multiple polling firms indicated a significant lead for the
National Rally (RN), led by Jordan Bardella, with Macron's alliance trailing
behind. Macron also cautioned about the potential consequences of a substantial
far-right presence in the European Parliament, emphasizing the risk of EU being
"blocked".
Moreover,
these election results bear significance for the upcoming 2027 presidential
vote in France, as Macron cannot run for office again, and Marine Le Pen sees
an opportunity to seize the presidency.