Macron dissolves French parliament
Pravda Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that he is dissolving the National Assembly and calling early parliamentary elections for 30 June and 7 July.
Source: Macron in a video message on Twitter (X), Le Figaro
Adresse aux Français. https://t.co/sqVqfH3gXy
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) June 9, 2024
Details: In the European Parliament elections, the pro-Macron list was defeated, taking half as many seats as the right-wing National Rally.
This result “is not good for the parties that defend Europe,” Macron said, adding that the far-right is gaining popularity across the continent.
Quote from Macron: “I cannot act as if nothing has happened… That is why, after the consultations provided for in Article 12 of our Constitution, I have decided to give you the choice of our parliamentary future by voting once again.
In a few minutes, I will sign a decree calling for parliamentary elections to be held on 30 June, the first round, and 7 July, the second round.”
Background:
- Earlier, the far-rights demanded the dissolution of the French parliament. However, the president was not obliged to do so.
- In general, the pro-Ukrainian European People’s Party is leading in the European elections.
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