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French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a snap legislative election following the far-right victory over mainstream parties in France and Germany in the European Parliament vote. Marine Le Pen's National Rally secured 32% of the vote, while Macron's Renaissance party only received 15%. The upcoming election in the National Assembly won't impact Macron's position as president. Issues such as inflation, security, and immigration contributed to Le Pen's support increase despite Macron's warnings about authoritarianism and calls for European unity. The first round of the legislative elections is set for June 30, with a second round on July 7.
Source: YAHOO