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Macron Dissolves Parliament, Calls for Snap Election
Surprise Move After EU Election Setback
French President Emmanuel Macron has surprised his allies and the French nation by dissolving the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament, and calling for a snap election.
The move comes after Macron's party suffered a setback in the recent European Parliament elections, losing seats to Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party. Macron hopes that by calling an early election, he can shore up his support in parliament and secure a stronger mandate for his reform agenda.
However, the move is also seen as a gamble, as it could backfire and give Le Pen and her allies even more power. The election will be held on June 9, and polls suggest that Macron's party is likely to lose seats, but it is unclear whether Le Pen's party will be able to win a majority.
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