French President Macron facing backlash and snap election

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
French President Macron faces backlash over comments about far-right and hard-left parties potentially leading to civil war. Snap election initiated after right-wing parties outperformed rivals in EU elections. Macron's approval rating at all-time low of 26%. National Rally party projected to lead in EU elections.

Key Points

  • Macron's comments on far-right and hard-left parties causing civil war sparked controversy
  • Snap election called after right-wing parties' strong performance in EU elections
  • National Rally party projected to lead in EU elections

Pros

  • Snap election gives people a chance to reshape government if they disagree with current administration
  • Potential for new political alliances to shape the next French assembly

Cons

  • Macron's approval rating at an all-time low of 26%
  • France thrown into chaos with protests as people treat election as an existential crisis