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LONDON:French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday called a snap election after he was trounced in European elections by Marine Le Pen’s far-right party.
Eurosceptic nationalists made the biggest gains in European Parliament elections in the Sunday vote while the Greens and liberals lost ground, an aggregated exit poll showed.
Financial markets could be set for a fresh bout of political uncertainty when they open in Europe.MARKET REACTION:
“ While pro-Europeans so far retain their leadership positions, in time, based on what we see, the right-wing parties will be treading on their heels,
Dmitry Peskov,
Macron Confident French People Will Make “Right Choice” In Snap…
“ This decision is serious, heavy. But it is, above all, an act of trust. Trust in you, my dear compatriots. In the capacity of the French people to make the most just decision,
President of France,
After defeat in EU vote, French President Macron announces snap…