By — Steve Douglas, Associated Press Steve Douglas, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/mbappe-says-france-election-results-are-catastrophic-as-the-far-right-gets-closer-to-power Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Mbappé says France election results are ‘catastrophic’ as the far right gets closer to power World Jul 4, 2024 1:28 PM EDT HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — France soccer captain Kylian Mbappé said the election results in his nation were “catastrophic” as it lurches closer to a first far-right government since World War II. The National Rally gained strong results — around 33 percent of the vote nationwide — in the first round of a rushed election. The second round of the legislative elections are on Sunday, with Marine Le Pen’s party poised to potentially gain power. WATCH: What’s next for France after far-right wins big in 1st round of snap elections Mbappé said on Thursday that people needed to go out to vote “now, more than ever” because it was a “pressing” situation. “We cannot let our country fall into the hands of these people,” he said through a translator. Mbappé was speaking ahead of France’s match against Portugal in the European Championship quarterfinals in Hamburg on Friday. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Steve Douglas, Associated Press Steve Douglas, Associated Press
HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — France soccer captain Kylian Mbappé said the election results in his nation were “catastrophic” as it lurches closer to a first far-right government since World War II. The National Rally gained strong results — around 33 percent of the vote nationwide — in the first round of a rushed election. The second round of the legislative elections are on Sunday, with Marine Le Pen’s party poised to potentially gain power. WATCH: What’s next for France after far-right wins big in 1st round of snap elections Mbappé said on Thursday that people needed to go out to vote “now, more than ever” because it was a “pressing” situation. “We cannot let our country fall into the hands of these people,” he said through a translator. Mbappé was speaking ahead of France’s match against Portugal in the European Championship quarterfinals in Hamburg on Friday. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now