President Macron warns far-right factions wanting to leave NATO.

On June 12, President Macron held a press conference, addressing a range of national issues, including the challenges France would face if the far-right gained power in the upcoming parliamentary elections, AFP reported.

On June 9, President Macron announced the dissolution of parliament and the holding of early elections on June 30 and July 7. He argued that early elections were the only way to deal with the wave of far-right movements gaining ground following the European Parliament elections.

France is weighing its future after the far-right gained the upper hand in the EU vote.

The French leader argued that the far-right National Front (RN) party has an "ambiguous stance on Russia" and wants to leave the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

The occupant of the Elysee Palace also criticized the far-left France Unbowed (LFI) party for its "unacceptable views on the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East." He added that the LFI harbored "anti-Semitic" sentiments when it criticized Israel's attack against Hamas in Gaza.

French President Macron speaks at a press conference on June 12.

"We are not perfect, but we have delivered results," Macron emphasized, stressing that the government and the ruling coalition have created jobs, facilitated energy transitions, and supported Ukraine.

The French president stated that the decision to hold early elections was to prevent the RN party from gaining power in 2027, the year Macron's term ends and he will not seek re-election as he has already served a maximum of two terms.

If the RN party wins this year's election, Macron will remain president and wield power over foreign and defense policy for the next three years. However, Macron's coalition will lose autonomy in domestic affairs. Observers believe the decision to hold early elections is a major gamble in President Macron's political career.

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