French President Dissolved Parliament after EU Elections

On June 9th, 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron dissolved the country's parliament and announced snap elections following an EU exit poll projecting a significant victory for Marine Le Pen's National Rally in the European Parliament vote.

Key Points

The legislative elections will take place in two rounds on June 30 and July 7, 2024.
According to initial exit polls, the National Rally secured approximately 32% of the vote, more than double the 15% garnered by Macron's pro-EU coalition.
Macron won in two run-off elections against Le Pen but will not be able to run again after two terms in office.
France's next presidential election is expected to be held in 2027.