President Emmanuel Macron stunned France on Sunday when he called snap parliamentary elections after his centrist alliance was trounced by far-right and center-right parties in the recent European elections. This move comes as Europe's center of political gravity is veering to the right, with right-wing parties expected to gain the largest number of seats in the European Parliament.
French President Emmanuel Macron has decided to dissolve the lower house of the parliament and to call general elections in an effort to regain control and strengthen his mandate. He is a symbol of what is called the “Macron generation” in France, representing a shift away from traditional left and right politics. In the final years of his term, Macron is contributing to the emergence of a new political landscape in France.
In the midst of a right-wing surge in Europe, President Macron's decision to dissolve parliament and call for snap legislative elections has significant political implications not only for France but for the entire European Union. The results of the upcoming elections could shape the future of European politics and influence the direction of key policies on issues such as immigration and national security.