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Catherine Field: France Correspondent on President Emmanuel Macron calling for a snap election after the European Union election

Published: June 10, 2024, 8:45 p.m.

The far right has more seats in European Parliament, but the centre remains in control. \xa0

French President Emmanuel Macron has dissolved parliament and called a snap election after a defeat to Marine Le Pen's National Rally in the EU elections. \xa0

Far right gains were also seen in Italy and Germany. \xa0

France correspondent Catherine Field told Mike Hosking that all eyes are on France, a major player in Europe.\xa0

She says it's central to the European Union and it's in turmoil politically.\xa0

Catherine Field says whatever happens in France directly affects the EU.\xa0

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