#Macron dissolves the #French parliament and calls for early legislative elections. First round will be held on June 30, second round July 6. The results of the #EuropeanElections have prompted the move, with the far right RN clinching 31,5% of the vote. #MarineLePen says the #RN is "ready to wield power if the French show their trust in the party".
Massive bet from Macron, who risks becoming a lame duck president, with the prospect of a first far right government since WWII.
"...In a high-risk political gamble, less than two months before #Paris hosts the #Olympics, he said lower house elections would be called for June 30, with a second-round vote on July 7..."
8 June 1626: The Duke of #Buckingham defends himself #otd against accusations of collusion with the #French crown against the Huguenots & of holding too many offices (NPG)