Gabriel Attal becomes France’s youngest prime minister
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The 34-year-old, who is also the first openly gay French prime minister, was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron.
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Gabriel Attal as the country’s new prime minister, making him the youngest and first openly gay official to hold the position.
The 34-year-old education minister was named to the post on Tuesday, and is one of the country’s most popular politicians, according to recent opinion polls.
‘’I know I can count on your energy and your commitment,” Macron posted on the social medial platform X in a message to Attal.
Attal replaces outgoing Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne who resigned on Monday amid a cabinet reshuffle as Macron hopes to give new momentum to the final three years of his presidency.
Under the French political system, the prime minister is appointed by the president and is held accountable to the parliament. Attal will be in charge of implementing domestic policy, most notably economic measures, and coordinating the government’s team of ministers.
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