Far-right surge shakes EU Parliament: Macron calls snap elections Caliber.Az on YouTube

The European Union parliamentary elections have shaken up the political landscape! Far-right parties made significant gains, delivering a notable defeat to French President Macron.

Marine Le Pen's National Rally dominated the polls, prompting Macron to dissolve the national parliament and call for new elections.

In Italy, PM Giorgia Meloni's party more than doubled its seats. Despite scandals, Germany's AfD outperformed the Social Democrats of Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The Christian Democrats, led by Ursula von der Leyen, moved right on key issues, maintaining their role as the largest group in the 720-seat Parliament.

Dive into the details of these seismic shifts and what they mean for the future of Europe, from immigration policies to climate change.