Breaking: Emmanuel Macron picks Attal, 34, as France’s youngest PM
France’s next prime minister is set to be Gabriel Attal, as President Emmanuel Macron seeks to rejuvenate his presidency through a fresh government lineup. At 34, Attal will become the youngest prime minister in modern French history, surpassing even Laurent Fabius, who was 37 when appointed by François Mitterrand in 1984.
Attal will take over from Élisabeth Borne, who resigned after a challenging 20-month tenure marked by a lack of parliamentary majority support.
Currently serving as the education minister, Attal’s appointment stands out as a noteworthy choice. His primary responsibility will be steering the French government through crucial European Parliament elections scheduled for June.