PARIS — International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach assured on Monday that the political upheaval in France will not disrupt preparations for the Olympic Summer Games, following President Emmanuel Macron's announcement of new parliamentary elections.

Macron's decision to call for snap elections came after his party, En Marche, suffered a significant defeat to the far-right National Rally in Sunday's European Parliament vote. The elections will be held in two rounds on June 30th and July 7th, with the latter occurring less than three weeks before the Olympics are set to begin.

"France is accustomed to holding elections. They will do so once again, a new government will be formed, and everyone will support the Olympics," Bach stated during a Paris 2024 pre-event, emphasizing that French political leaders remain united in their backing of the Games.

"I have no indication whatsoever that this unity will falter now, just days before the Games open," he added.

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, a socialist, expressed her concerns, stating she was "having a hard time understanding" Macron's decision to introduce political uncertainty so close to the Games. She referred to the move as "yet another coup" by the president.

Tony Estanguet, chief of Paris 2024, affirmed that his team remains "more determined than ever" to ensure the Games are a success. "We have experienced around ten elections since launching our bid for the Olympics, and we have learned how to collaborate with public authorities," Estanguet noted.

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