Gabriel Attal

French Prime Minister and politician

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French Prime Minister and politician

Gabriel Attal, born in 1989, is a French politician who has held various ministerial positions before becoming the Prime Minister of France in 2024. He is known for being the youngest person to serve in the French government and the first openly gay G7 head of government.

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1989-03-16

Gabriel Nissim Attal de Couriss's Birth

Gabriel Nissim Attal de Couriss was born on March 16, 1989, in Clamart, Île-de-France. He was raised in Paris and comes from a diverse cultural and religious background.

2017-06-18

Election to the French National Assembly

Gabriel Attal was elected to the French National Assembly, representing the Hauts-de-Seine's 10th constituency, and quickly gained recognition as one of the most talented new members of parliament.

2018-10-16

Appointment as Secrétaire d'État

Gabriel Attal was appointed as the Secrétaire d'État to the Minister of National Education and Youth, becoming the youngest member of a government under the Fifth Republic at the age of 29.

2023-07

Appointment as Minister of National Education and Youth

In July 2023, Gabriel Attal was appointed as the minister of national education and youth, becoming the youngest person to hold that office under the Fifth Republic at the age of 34.

2024-01-08

Borne's Resignation as Prime Minister

On 8 January 2024, Prime Minister Borne resigned from her position, leading to media speculation about her successor.

2024-01-09

Appointment as Prime Minister of France

Amid a major government crisis, Attal was appointed by the French President, Emmanuel Macron, to replace Élisabeth Borne as Prime Minister of France on January 9, 2024. This made him the youngest person and the first openly gay person to serve as a G7 leader.

2024-01-16

Attal's Decision Not to Seek Vote of Confidence

On 16 January 2024, Gabriel Attal announced that he would not be seeking a vote of confidence in the National Assembly, following the French Constitution.

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Gabriel Attal