Bob has a very poignant 7:11 Broadcast today on this very topic: Is a Dictator Coming to Europe.
Dissolution of the National Assembly: Gamble or political courage?
By Euronews with AP
After losing to the far-right National Rally in the European elections, French President Emmanuel Macron dissolved the National Assembly and called for early parliamentary elections.
Following the defeat of his Renaissance party in the European elections, French President Emmanuel Macron dissolved the National Assembly and announced early parliamentary elections.
The French are now expected to return to the polls on June 30 and July 7.
Macron, who had called for blocking the far-right, felt compelled to act decisively in light of the election results. “It enables Macron to avoid or in any case to try to avoid, three years of weakness but also instability and political uncertainty,” says Éric Maurice, an analyst at the Centre for European Policy Studies.
“As he said yesterday, we need a clear choice, perhaps that clear choice will be against his political interests or be a far-right majority in France. Everything remains possible, which would obviously be a problem for France but also for the European Union.” he adds.
The European election has had immediate consequences on the national political scene in France. The focus on national issues and the intense focus on the president during the campaign have contributed to this situation. According to analysts, this scenario is neither rare nor unique to France.
Emmanuel Macron risks losing his ability to influence the European agenda if his political standing in France diminishes.
Italy: PM Meloni established as kingmaker as party secures win in elections
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s Fratelli d’Italia party has won European elections in Italy with a whopping 28% of votes. Analysts say she secured herself as kingmaker in the European Parliament.
Giorgia Meloni’s far-right Fratelli d’Italia, or Brothers of Italy, secures victory in Italy after receiving over 28% of the votes, according to an exit poll released by the Italian RAI.
The victory would give her a domestic boost while positioning her as one of the most powerful figures in the European Union.
The centre-left opposition PD earned 23% of votes, followed by the populist Five Star Movement, which received 10% of support, a seven-point decrease from the 2019 election.