Macron Dissolves French Assembly After Far-Right Surge

Exit Polls Show National Rally Gaining Ground

President Responds to Legislative Elections

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced the dissolution of the National Assembly following exit polls indicating a significant gain for the far-right National Rally party in legislative elections. The polls suggest that the National Rally has secured 315 seats, becoming the largest party in the French parliament.

Macron's decision to dissolve the assembly, which is unprecedented in recent French history, is seen as an attempt to regain control of the political landscape and prevent the National Rally from forming a government. The dissolution triggers new legislative elections, which are expected to be held within two months.

The National Rally, led by Marine Le Pen, has campaigned on an anti-immigration and anti-EU platform. Its strong performance in the elections has raised concerns about the rise of far-right extremism in France and across Europe.