France gets its youngest-ever Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: January 11 2024

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Gabriel Attal was named on January 9 as 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
Mr. Attal, 34, rose to prominence as the government spokesman and Education Minister.
He is France’s first openly gay Prime Minister.
In July 2023, Attal took on the responsibilities as the Minister of National Education and Youth, marking a significant point in his political career. Despite his affiliations with left-leaning ideologies, his tenure witnessed an unexpected decision – the prohibition of the Muslim abaya dress in state schools.

France gets its youngest-ever Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal