Summary
- Emmanuel Macron’s ratings are low, prompting him to call a snap election to confront the far-right National Rally party.
- Macron is hoping to raise the stakes and mobilize moderate voters to prevent a far-right victory.
- Three possible outcomes include Macron recovering his majority, National Rally winning, or no overall majority leading to deadlock.
- Macron’s election gamble aims to address the rising far-right momentum and his government’s struggles.