Gabriel Attal made history on Tuesday, being named as France’s youngest and first gay prime minister.

President Emmanuel Macron named Education Minister Gabriel Attal, aged 34, as prime minister in a bid to give new momentum to his presidency, the Elysée announced in a press statement.

Late Monday, following days of speculation, Macron accepted the resignation of Elisabeth Borne, 62, after serving less than two years in office, ahead of a widely expected cabinet reshuffle that seeks to breathe new life into the final three years of his mandate.

Attal is now tasked with forming a government.

While two-time President Macron cannot run again in the 2027 elections, relaunching his government is seen as crucial to helping prevent Marine Le Pen from becoming president.

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