Emmanuel Macron Dissolves National Assembly Amidst Rising Far-Right Threat
On June 9, 2024, following the European elections where the Rassemblement National topped the polls, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the dissolution of the National Assembly. This bold move drew comparisons with Jacques Chirac’s controversial dissolution in 1997, which ultimately weakened his presidency. Key political figures, including Dominique de Villepin and François Hollande, expressed their shock and concerns about the implications of Macron’s decision.