In a notable political shift, Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party in the UK faced its worst defeat since 1906, with the Labour Party winning by an unprecedented margin, ending 14 years of Conservative rule.

Keir Starmer's leadership played a pivotal role in Labour's revival after internal issues and a loss of public trust due to Liz Truss and Sunak's policies.

Meanwhile, in France, President Emmanuel Macron's decision to dissolve parliament led to a surge for the far-right National Rally (RN) party, led by Marine Le Pen, securing 33% of the vote in the first round on June 30.

Macron's approval rating plummeted to 36%, exacerbated by ineffective opposition consolidation.

Le Pen's efforts to rebrand RN from its extreme-right past have proven successful, despite the party's continued controversial policies.