Macron's surprise decision represents a major roll of the dice on his political future, three years before his presidency ends. If Le Pen's National Rally (RN) party wins a parliamentary majority, Macron would be left without a say in domestic affairs. Macron said the EU results were grim for his government, and one he could not pretend to ignore. Le Pen, the frontrunner for the 2027 election in which Macron is unable to stand, welcomed the president's decision. "We are ready to take over power if the French give us their trust in the upcoming national elections," she said at a rally.
