France kicks off campaign for snap parliamentary elections

France has officially begun the campaign for snap parliamentary elections, with polls suggesting a potential victory for the far-right National Rally party, Report informs via Reuters.

The unexpected move by President Emmanuel Macron comes on the heels of his party's defeat in the European Parliament elections.

Macron's decision to call early elections, catching other parties off guard, is being seen as a risky gamble that could backfire, according to Reuters.