Macron Calls Snap Elections After EU Defeat, Turmoil in France

French President Macron has dissolved parliament and called for snap legislative elections following his party's defeat in the European Parliament elections by the far-right National Rally led by Marine Le Pen's protégé Jordan Bardella. Macron's move is seen as high-risk to regain control and avoid a hostile government.

The elections are expected to reshape France's political landscape, with the centrist coalition facing challenges from an emboldened Eurosceptic faction. Macron's decision reflects a gamble to save his presidency amidst a shifting political landscape.