Gabriel Attal Is France’s Youngest-Ever And First Gay PM

Gabriel Attal was named France’s youngest-ever prime minister, as President Emmanuel Macron seeks a fresh start for the rest of his term amid growing political pressure from the far right, as reported by Sylvie Corbet for the Associated Press (AP).

Attal is France’s first openly gay prime minister. I Photo: Gabriel Attal Facebook

Attal, 34, rose to prominence as the government spokesman, then education minister, and had polled as the most popular minister in the outgoing government. He is France’s first openly gay prime minister, as reported by Angela Charlton for AP.

His predecessor Elisabeth Borne resigned Monday following recent political turmoil over an immigration law that strengthens the government’s ability to deport foreigners.

Macron’s office announced the appointment in a statement. He will work with Attal to name a new government in the coming days, though some key ministers are expected to continue in their posts.

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