Attal, 34, rose in opinion polls during his time as education minister and may improve ruling party’s chances in EU elections
Emmanuel Macron has appointed France’s youngest-ever prime minister, Gabriel Attal, as he seeks to reinvigorate a difficult second term as president and limit any possible gains for the far right in the forthcoming European elections in June.
Attal, 34, who was serving as education minister, has been referred to as a “baby Macron” as he shares similar qualities to the president, such as his ambition, strong media presence and centrist politics. He is considered the best-known and most recognisable face of the close circle of young politicians around the president.
Continue reading…Attal, 34, rose in opinion polls during his time as education minister and may improve ruling party’s chances in EU electionsEurope live – latest updatesEmmanuel Macron has appointed France’s youngest-ever prime minister, Gabriel Attal, as he seeks to reinvigorate a difficult second term as president and limit any possible gains for the far right in the forthcoming European elections in June.Attal, 34, who was serving as education minister, has been referred to as a “baby Macron” as he shares similar qualities to the president, such as his ambition, strong media presence and centrist politics. He is considered the best-known and most recognisable face of the close circle of young politicians around the president. Continue reading…