French President Macron Calls for Snap Election
French President Macron calls for a snap election early this summer following major gains by far right politicians in elections across Europe. Keir Simmons reports on Macron’s situation with the world’s eyes on France ahead of the Olympic games.
Key Points
- Far right politicians have made major gains in elections across Europe
- World's attention on France due to upcoming Olympic games
Pros
- Allows for a democratic process to potentially address the rise of far right politicians in France
- May bring about political change that reflects the current sentiments of the population
Cons
- Snap elections can be disruptive and costly
- Uncertainty and instability during the election period