Macron's Snap Election Backfires: Far Right Leads
French President Emmanuel Macron's snap parliamentary election call, made after his party's poor showing in EU elections, has dramatically boosted the far-right National Rally, which is now poised to win the most seats. This unexpected outcome could force Macron into an uncomfortable "cohabitation" government with a far-right Prime Minister, severely curtailing his ability to govern and creating significant political instability across France and the European Union.
