Author: Jo Couzens

1 hour ago By Jo Couzens, BBC News French election: Kylian Mbappé urges vote against ‘extremists.’ France’s star footballer Kylian Mbappé called on voters to reject “extremist” parties during the country’s parliamentary elections campaign. President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance faces competition from new coalitions on the left and right following a recent far-right victory. Mbappé, speaking ahead of France’s opening Euro 2024 game, emphasized the importance of voting against extremists to shape the country’s future. However, concerns about voter apathy, especially among young voters, linger. The campaign has also seen new alliances forming on the extreme left and right, with tensions rising…