Emmanuel Macron holds press conference amid political

The far-right National Rally won the European election in France, prompting the president to call a snap election

Speaking at a press conference, Emmanuel Macron said that in Sunday’s vote in the European election citizens have expressed their concerns and difficulties. We must bring a democratic response, he said.

It’s an historic moment for France, Macron said. Since Sunday night, the masks have fallen, he added, pointing to the Republican leader’s announcement that he is backing an alliance with the far-right.