Macron shocks France by calling election

CGTN Europe

French President Emmanuel Macron has called snap legislative elections.   The unexpected decision comes off the back of a disastrous performance by Macron’s allies in the recent European parliamentary elections.   According to exit polls, Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party won about 32% of the vote, more than double the amount won by any other party. This has left Macron’s Renaissance party in a weak governing position.   According to experts, the move is designed to reclaim initiative and take Le Pen’s party off-guard, but the risk offers the far-right a shot at real political power after years on the sidelines.   #election #macron #france #frenchelections #emmanuelmacron #politics #frenchpolitics #marinelepen #nationalrally #renaissanceparty

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00:00 After proceeding with the consultation

00:03 to be held on Article 12 of our Constitution,

00:06 I have decided to give you back the choice

00:10 of our parliamentary future by voting.

00:13 I therefore dissolve the National Assembly tonight.

00:18 The French have spoken,

00:21 and this historical scrutiny shows that when the people vote,

00:25 the people win.

00:29 By putting the list of the National Assembly at more than 32%,

00:33 the French have just given us the highest score

00:37 of all parties in the party for 40 years.

00:40 It is a real emotion

00:42 to see this beautiful popular force rise throughout the country.

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