The political developments in France are stormy after the result of the European elections and the collapse of Emmanuel Macron, whose party suffered a painful defeat from the far-right, which took first place by a wide margin.

In a dramatic development after the heavy defeat in the European elections and the victory of Marine Le Pen’s party with a percentage of 32%, the French president, Emmanuel Macron, announced that he is dissolving the National Assembly and announcing early elections for 30/6.

“I can’t pretend nothing happened today. The result of the European elections was not good for my party. The rise of nationalists is a danger for France and Europe.”

The reaction of the leader of the National Rally was immediate, who described the victory of her party as “historic”, saying that “we are ready for elections and to take power in France if the voters trust us”.

In a high-stakes political gamble, less than two months before Paris hosts the Olympics, Macron announced he was calling an election for June 30, with a runoff on July 7.

Macron’s surprise decision could leave him in a powerless position if Le Pen’s National Rally (RN) party wins a parliamentary majority.

Led by 28-year-old Jordan Bardella, National Alarm won about 32 percent of the vote in Sunday’s vote, more than double Macron’s 15 percent, according to early exit polls. The Socialists came within touching distance of Macron with 14%.