French president calls for new elections after EU vote
French President Emmanuel Macron suffered a crushing defeat to the far right in the European elections. Dissolution of the House of Commons Yesterday, he called for legislative elections to begin on June 30.
Macron’s decision illustrates the devastating results of the European Parliament elections, with his centrist party expected to end up with less than half the support of Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally, which will become France’s largest party.
“The rise of nationalists and demagogues is dangerous for our country and for Europe,” Macron said. “After this day, I can no longer go on as if nothing had happened.”
My colleague Aurelien Breeden, who covers France, weighed in on the decision. He said: “It is hard to say exactly why Macron decided to take this action. But the past two years of his domestic agenda being stymied by a slim majority in the lower house of parliament and a strong showing from the far right seem to have convinced him that he can no longer carry on with business as usual.”
Partial results from the European Parliament elections in the 27-nation bloc appear to show voters are mostly backing centrist candidates, including Far-right parties Significant gains were made in France and Germany. Centrist political groups lost seats but are on track to maintain a majority of more than 400 seats in the 720-seat parliament. But the results disrupted the EU’s mainstream establishment and appear likely to allow the far right to become a disruptive force. Real-time results.
The rise of the right wing: As voters focus on nationalism and identity, topics often tied to immigration and some culture war politics, right-wing parties have made gains.
opportunity: Macron’s The decision plunges France into a period of deep political uncertainty just weeks before the start of the Paris Olympics.
in Germany: The Alternative for Germany, a far-right party officially classified as a “suspected” extremist group by German authorities, had a strong showing. The result is expected to make it the country’s second-largest party.
Benny Gantz resigns from Israeli government
Israeli politician Benny Gantz is a key member of the war cabinet. Resigned from government post yesterday Gantz criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the Gaza war. The move is unlikely to force Netanyahu from office, but Gantz’s moderate stance will help boost the government’s international credibility.
Last month, Gantz threatened to resign if Netanyahu did not immediately resolve major issues, including a hostage repatriation plan and a plan for future governance in Gaza. Without Gantz’s party, the prime minister’s government would consist of his right-wing Likud party, three far-right parties and two ultra-Orthodox factions. Analysts say Gantz’s departure could embolden far-right ministers in the coalition.
war: Israel launched a heavy aerial and ground operation on Saturday in an effort to rescue four hostages in central Gaza City. Killed dozens of peopleGaza health officials said the rescue has shown people An ambitious intelligence operation to rescue the hostages.
In Israel: The excitement brought by the rescue was soon replaced by the cruel reality. 120 prisoners remain in GazaIsraelis fear that time is running out. Israeli authorities have declared about a third of those killed.
Modi begins third term
A Narendra Modi sworn in Yesterday, he took office as India’s prime minister for a third time, and struck a more conciliatory tone after losing his parliamentary majority and being forced into a coalition government.
Modi delivered a conciliatory speech on Friday: “To run a government, majority support is necessary. But to run a country, consensus is necessary.” But one question remains: More than two decades after being elected president, can Modi really be a consensus builder?
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Geopolitical tensions fuel competition Matches between the two cricket-playing nations are rare – they do not cooperate outside of International Cricket Council events due to political hostility. More than 400 million people are expected to watch the match.
