Gabriel Attal Appointed as Youngest Prime Minister of France.

International | Dated: 08 Jan 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed 36-year-old Gabriel Attal as the new Prime Minister of France. Attal replaces Elisabeth Borne and becomes the youngest person ever to hold this office in the French Fifth Republic. He previously served as the Minister of Education.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • He is also the first openly gay Prime Minister of France.
  • Attal is tasked with leading the government into the upcoming European Parliament elections.
  • He gained popularity for banning the abaya dress in state-run schools during his tenure as Education Minister.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • PM: Gabriel Attal.
  • Record: Youngest PM.
  • Predecessor: Elisabeth Borne.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has been appointed as the youngest-ever Prime Minister of France at the age of 36?

Correct Answer: Gabriel Attal

🚀 Quick Recap:

About France

  • Capital – Paris
  • President – Emmanuel Macron