French President Emmanuel Macron's unexpected decision to dissolve parliament and call for snap elections in response to challenges within his minority government and opposition from Marine Le Pen's National Rally Party is discussed. The chapter highlights the current political landscape in France, with Macron's party facing low polling numbers and potential upheaval in the upcoming elections, as voters show a desire for change in policies and leadership. The promises and diverging proposals from the National Rally and the left, as well as the key personalities involved in the election, are also analyzed as the country gears up for the first vote on June 30th.