Mon Boulanger, is 'Le Monde' French enough pour vous?
Macron calls snap elections after historic far-right gains in European vote
https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/06/09/macron-calls-early-elections-after-historic-far-right-gains-in-european-vote_6674311_5.html
>is what Macron doing right now normal?
Perfectly normal.
In most countries the PM/Premier can call a general election any time (there are usually maximum term limits that require a general election every 4-5 years or so).
When a general election is called parliament is dissolved and all members stand down and may put their name on the ballot for reelection.