The surprise snap parliamentary election call by French President Emmanuel Macron, set to take place just weeks before the Olympic Games in Paris, has left many stunned. This decision comes after the far-right National Rally won the European elections in France with more than double the votes of Macron’s centrist alliance. Despite this, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen stated that “the centre is holding.” However, far-right parties also saw gains in other countries such as Italy, Austria, and Germany.
In other news, an Italian under house arrest in Hungary and a 24-year-old YouTube prankster in Cyprus were elected as Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). The announcement of the snap election has added an extra layer of complexity to the political landscape just before the Olympic Games. Many are questioning whether this decision will affect the Games and if it will cause any disruptions or distractions for athletes and spectators alike.
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