Macron isolated as legislative third-place finish prompts reconsideration of his legacy

French President Emmanuel Macron's camp saw an embarrassing third-place finish in the first round of snap legislative elections on Sunday, behind both the far-right National Rally party and a new leftist alliance. With the National Rally now poised to secure the largest block in parliament, Macron's shock decision to dissolve the National Assembly after European elections in June has detractors calling out his "hubris" and prompted a reconsideration of his legacy.

Macron isolated as legislative third-place finish prompts reconsideration of his legacy
French President Emmanuel Macron's camp saw an embarrassing third-place finish in the first round of snap legislative elections on Sunday, behind both the far-right National Rally party and a new leftist alliance. With the National Rally now poised to secure the largest block in parliament, Macron's shock decision to dissolve the National Assembly after European elections in June has detractors calling out his "hubris" and prompted a reconsideration of his legacy.

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