The Latest Breaking News from Gabriel Attal

Why does France have a president and a prime minister? Latest PM resigns plunging the country into chaos

The latest Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu quit the government in a shock move on Monday, leaving the country facing political chaos

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2024

Who is France's youngest ever prime minister Gabriel Attal?

Aged just 34, Gabriel Attal has become the youngest prime minister in French history – a strong symbol as President Emmanuel Macron looks to revitalise his weakened government for the second half of his final term. He's also facing off challenges from the equally young far-right leader Jordan Bardella, a…

Radio France Internationale · Jan 10, 2024

Eyeing Future, Macron Breaks With Tradition By Picking Popular PM

By appointing Gabriel Attal prime minister, President Emmanuel Macron is betting on the youth and dynamism of the 34-year-old to beat the far-right in European elections but also shape a future after 2027 when he must step aside.

International Business Times · Jan 10, 2024

The Guardian view on Macron’s new prime minister: youthful optimism may not suffice

Editorial: Gabriel Attal, the youngest-ever occupant of the Matignon, has his work cut out to turn around the government’s fortunes ahead of June elections

The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2024

Gabriel Attal’s real challenge will be to break French parliament’s political deadlock

The new PM was chosen to boost Emmanuel Macron’s agenda but, as his predecessor found out, pushing through legislation won’t be easy

The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2024

How Gabriel Attal became France’s youngest-ever prime minister

After a swift rise up the ranks, 34-year-old Gabriel Attal took the reins as France’s new prime minister on Tuesday. With a background steeped in privilege, the first openly gay head of government is expected to bring new energy to President Emmanuel Macron’s government, which has been weakened by months…

France 24 · Jan 9, 2024

Gabriel Attal is France's youngest-ever and first openly gay prime minister

Attal, 34, rose to prominence as the government spokesperson then education minister and had polled as the most popular minister in the outgoing government.

WEKU · Jan 9, 2024

Who is Gabriel Attal? France's dashing new PM - and the youngest ever?

The 34-year-old has risen fast since entering politics in 2012

Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2024

Gabriel Attal becomes France’s youngest prime minister

The 34-year-old, who is also the first openly gay French premier, was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron.

Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2024

Macron makes Gabriel Attal, 34, France’s youngest-ever prime minister as he fights far right election threat

Mr Attal – also the country’s first openly gay PM – will now lead a government bruised by spats over immigration and pension reforms and facing a buoyant Marine Le Pen in key European elections in the summer

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024