France is still in shock after President Macron unexpectedly dissolved parliament and called a general election. People were torn between stupor and anger, incredulity and panic.
Macron’s decision followed the European elections where the hard-right National Rally topped the polls with 31.4 per cent of the vote, and Macron’s party, on 14.6 per cent, was almost pushed into third place. If the polls are correct, the upcoming parliamentary elections might force Macron to appoint a National Rally prime minister.
