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The National Assembly on June 10 in Paris. French President Emmanuel Macron on June 9 announced the dissolution of the National Assembly and a legislative election June 30, with a second round on July 7.

The most likely outcome of the vote is prolonged policy paralysis either through a hung parliament or through complex cohabitation between a president and prime minister from different parties. 

French Early Legislative Elections Risk Policy Paralysis

French Early Legislative Elections Risk Policy Paralysis | RANE

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While French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to hold an early legislative election is meant to weaken the right-wing National Rally, the most likely outcome is prolonged policy paralysis either through a hung parliament or through complex cohabitation between a president and prime minister from different parties.

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French Early Legislative Elections Risk Policy Paralysis

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