Macron seeks to gauge support for right-wing politics with snap poll in France

As voters in France prepare to cast their ballots in a snap parliamentary election, President Emmanuel Macron is facing a crucial test of support for his centrist policies against the rise of right-wing politics. Macron’s decision to dissolve parliament came after his party suffered losses to the far-right in the recent EU elections, leading to speculation that power could shift to Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party.

Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler, reporting from Paris, delves into the reasons behind Macron’s bold move and explores the potential outcomes of the upcoming election. With the future of France’s political landscape at stake, all eyes are on how voters will respond to this pivotal moment in the country’s history.