French President Emmanuel Macron has dissolved the lower house of parliament after his party suffered a significant defeat to the far-right in the European elections.
Marine Le Pen's National Rally party is projected to secure a resounding victory in the European elections, more than doubling the votes for Macron's party.
Marine Le Pen welcomes the opportunity for new elections, expressing confidence in her party's ability to secure a majority and implement their agenda.
There are worries that an opposition victory in the legislative elections could lead to a complex power-sharing arrangement, potentially hindering Macron's presidency.
The surprise dissolution of parliament and the surge of the far-right signal a period of significant uncertainty and potential upheaval in French politics.