French President Emmanuel Macron names Gabriel Attal as the new prime minister, making him not just the youngest in the country’s history but also France’s first openly gay PM, in anticipation of the European Parliament elections
CNN reports that Gabriel Attal is set to become the youngest prime minister in France since the establishment of the Fifth Republic in 1958. Notably, he will also be the first openly gay individual to hold the position of the country’s second-most powerful politician
In his political trajectory, Gabriel has held the position of France’s Minister of Education and National Youth since July 2023. Notably, he has demonstrated a willingness to make bold and sometimes unpopular decisions. One of his contentious moves was the prohibition of wearing the Muslim Abaya in French public schools, a decision that, despite its controversy, garnered him support among conservative voters, showcasing his ability to transcend traditional political affiliations
