French President Emmanuel Macron, after the election failure, announced that he was dissolving the National Assembly and calling early parliamentary elections for June 30 and July 7.
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- President Macron dissolved the French parliament after the election failure and called for early parliamentary elections on June 30 and July 7.
- The political situation in France is becoming more tense with the growing popularity of far-right parties, leading to demands for parliamentary dissolution by the ultra-right.
- France's decision to transfer Mirage 2000 military aircraft to Ukraine highlights the strengthening of the Armed Forces and the initiation of new cooperation between the two countries.
- The defeat of the 'pro-Macron' list in the European Parliament elections reflects a setback for parties advocating for European defense, with the radical right gaining ground across the continent.
- Macron's decision to dissolve the parliament and call for elections aims to give the French populace the opportunity to shape the country's parliamentary future amidst the shifting political landscape in Europe.
Macron called early parliamentary elections
Macron addressed the nation on X social network,
In the elections to the European Parliament, the "pro-Macron" list was defeated, taking half as many votes as the radical right-wing "National Union".
The result "is not good for the parties that defend Europe," Macron said, adding that the far right was gaining ground across the continent.
I cannot act as if nothing has happened... That is why, after the consultation required by Article 12 of our Constitution, I have decided to once again give you the choice of our parliamentary future through a vote. In a few minutes, I will sign a decree calling for parliamentary elections to be held on June 30, the first round, and July 7, the second round.
Emmanuel Macron
President of France
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— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) June 9, 2024
Earlier, the far-right demanded the dissolution of the French parliament. However, the president was not obliged to do this.
In general, the pro-Ukrainian EPP is leading in the European elections.
France will transfer Mirage 2000 military aircraft to Ukraine
The Armed Forces will be reinforced by French aircraft.
This was stated by French President Emmanuel Macron, Le Figaro reports.
uMacron added that on June 7, during his meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyi, he is going to start a new cooperation.
It is about providing Ukraine with Mirage 2000 aircraft, as well as pilot training.
These are French warplanes that will allow Ukraine to protect its land and airspace.
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