centre-right victories

Far-right parties make significant gains in the European Union elections, according to preliminary results. Nationalist parties surge in countries including Germany, Austria, and France. French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist party suffers such a defeat that he announces the dissolution of parliament and calls for snap elections on July 7th, stating his desire for a "clear voice for France."

Exit polls indicate that the far-right shift is driven by concerns over the rising cost of living, immigration, and the expenses associated with the green transition. In a televised. . .