Macron Calls June 30 Snap Election Amid Political Upheaval, Expulsion of Ciotti

Jun 12, 2024, 09:37 AM

French President Emmanuel Macron has called a snap parliamentary election on June 30 following a significant defeat for his party in the European Parliament elections. This decision has led to a political upheaval in France, with opposition parties scrambling to form alliances. Eric Ciotti, the leader of the conservative Les Républicains party, has announced an unprecedented alliance with Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally, causing internal strife within his party and leading to his expulsion. Macron has urged moderate parties from both the left and right to unite against the far right and far left, emphasizing the need to prevent extremist parties from gaining power. Macron's move is seen as a high-risk gamble that could either restore his political standing or further destabilize France's political landscape.