Gabriel Attal Appointed France’s Youngest and First Gay Prime Minister

France President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Gabriel Attal as the country’s new Prime Minister.

With the appointment, the 34-year-old Attal has become France’s youngest and first openly gay head of government.

“The president of the republic appointed Mr Gabriel Attal prime minister, and tasked him with forming a government”, a presidential statement said.

The appointment commes after Elisabeth Borne stepped down on Monday along with the rest of the government after serving less than two years in office.

A wider cabinet reshuffle is expected this week as Macron seeks to sharpen his team for the final three years of his presidency.

Cher @GabrielAttal, je sais pouvoir compter sur votre énergie et votre engagement pour mettre en œuvre le projet de réarmement et de régénération que j’ai annoncé. Dans la fidélité à l’esprit de 2017 : dépassement et audace. Au service de la Nation et des Français.

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) January 9, 2024