Macron Dissolves National Assembly, Calls New Election After EU Defeat

Macron's Party Suffers Setback in European Parliament Vote

French President Emmanuel Macron has dissolved the country's National Assembly and called for new legislative elections after his party's defeat in the European Parliament vote. In the election, Macron's pro-European party received only 152 to 154 percent of the votes, while the Eurosceptic party captured 315 to 323 percent.

Macron's Future in Doubt Amidst Political Uncertainty

Macron's move to dissolve the National Assembly comes amid growing political uncertainty in France. The next presidential election is scheduled for 2027, and Macron will not be eligible to run due to term limits after serving two terms.

Macron's Rise and Fall

Macron emerged as a prominent figure in French politics after running as a candidate with liberal positions in the 2017 presidential election. He established the En Marche party to support his campaign and was elected president.