French President Emmanuel Macron has announced new parliamentary elections following a significant setback in the European elections. Macron’s party, Renaissance, garnered only 15.4% of the vote, its worst performance in any European election to date. This result was dwarfed by Marine Le Pen’s National Rally, which secured 32% of the vote.
The dramatic outcome has shaken the French political landscape, signalling a potential shift towards the right. Jordan Bardella, the lead candidate for the National Rally, promptly demanded fresh parliamentary elections. “The French have given their verdict and it’s final,” Bardella declared, underscoring the growing support for nationalist and populist movements across Europe.
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