French President Emmanuel Macron has dissolved the National Assembly and set new legislative elections for 30 June and 7 July, in a dramatic response to his centrist alliance’s poor showing in the European Parliament vote.

The move adds fresh uncertainty to French politics and could reshape the balance of power in parliament. Macron’s decision follows a significant setback for his governing bloc, which lost ground to rivals in the latest European ballot.

Snap elections of this scale are unusual in France and reflect the seriousness of the political pressure now facing the president. The outcome could determine whether Macron can maintain control of the legislature or be forced into a more difficult period of cohabitation with an empowered opposition.

The campaign is expected to focus on economic policy, immigration, and broader public frustration with the current political establishment. With the vote scheduled in just weeks, parties across the spectrum are scrambling to position themselves for a fast-moving and unpredictable contest.

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Macron dissolves French parliament and calls snap elections after European vote setback