France’s youngest prime minister is a rising political star who follows in Macron’s footsteps
11 months, 4 weeks ago

France’s youngest prime minister is a rising political star who follows in Macron’s footsteps

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to appoint a 34-year-old prime minister surprised many because of his age and relatively short career. But Gabriel Attal has become one of the most prominent and ambitious figures on the French political scene in recent years, saying there’s “nothing greater than serving France.” The centrist politician is often compared to Macron, France’s youngest president, who went from presidential adviser to head of state in a few years. Attal during the handover ceremony on Tuesday described his appointment as “the symbol of audacity.” Attal also is France’s first openly gay prime minister. Previously, Macron “didn’t want a prime minister with political weight and an existence in the eyes of the public,” Jaffré told RTL radio.

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Francois Bayrou is France’s new prime minister, but a showdown with lawmakers looms
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Francois Bayrou is France’s new prime minister, but a showdown with lawmakers looms

CNN  

Paris CNN — France’s embattled President Emmanuel Macron has appointed centrist ally Francois Bayrou as prime minister, he announced on Friday, as he seeks to calm a political crisis that has left his authority dwindling by the day. “I think that there is a path to be found that brings people together instead of dividing them.” Barnier’s minority government collapsed …

France’s Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he’ll name a new prime minister soon
1 month ago

France’s Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he’ll name a new prime minister soon

Associated Press  

The Latest: Follow live updates as France’s Emmanuel Macron addresses the nation. PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to stay in office until the end of his term, due in 2027, and announced that he will name a new prime minister within days in efforts to overcome the political deadlock following the resignation of ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier. …

Protesters rally in France against Barnier’s appointment as prime minister
4 months ago

Protesters rally in France against Barnier’s appointment as prime minister

Hindustan Times  

PARIS — Thousands of protesters took to the streets across France on Saturday, responding to a call from a far-left party leader who criticized as a “power grab” the president's appointment of a conservative new prime minister, Michel Barnier. Protesters rally in France against Barnier’s appointment as prime minister {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The protests directly challenged President Emmanuel Macron’s …

France's new PM tackles first challenge of forming cabinet
4 months ago

France's new PM tackles first challenge of forming cabinet

Hindustan Times  

France's new right-wing Prime Minister Michel Barnier started consulting all sides Friday to cobble together a government capable of mustering a majority in parliament after two months of political deadlock. France's new PM tackles first challenge of forming cabinet {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The 73-year-old, a former foreign minister who recently acted as the European Union's Brexit negotiator, is the …

Now we have two Brexit wreckers in power - one in Paris, one in London, writes JONATHAN MILLER
4 months ago

Now we have two Brexit wreckers in power - one in Paris, one in London, writes JONATHAN MILLER

Daily Mail  

Michel Barnier, who has just been appointed prime minister of France, has long observed a touching tradition when he visits his family estate. French president Emmanuel Macron poses with European Commission Chief Negociator Michel Barnier prior to their meeting at the Elysee palace in Paris, on January 31, 2020 Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during Prime Minister's Questions at …

Macron nominates Michel Barnier as France's new PM
4 months ago

Macron nominates Michel Barnier as France's new PM

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-09-05 19:35 The file photo shows that EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier attends a press conference on the post-Brexit trade talks in Brussels, Belgium, Dec 24, 2020. French President Emmanuel Macron has nominated Michel Barnier as France's new prime minister, the Elysee said on Thursday. Meanwhile, the First Secretary of the Socialist Party Olivier Faure said …

Macron nominates Michel Barnier as France's new PM
4 months ago

Macron nominates Michel Barnier as France's new PM

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-09-05 19:35 The file photo shows that EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier attends a press conference on the post-Brexit trade talks in Brussels, Belgium, Dec 24, 2020. French President Emmanuel Macron has nominated Michel Barnier as France's new prime minister, the Elysee said on Thursday. Meanwhile, the First Secretary of the Socialist Party Olivier Faure said …

Macron nominates Michel Barnier as France's new PM
4 months ago

Macron nominates Michel Barnier as France's new PM

China Daily  

The file photo shows that EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier attends a press conference on the post-Brexit trade talks in Brussels, Belgium, Dec 24, 2020. French President Emmanuel Macron has nominated Michel Barnier as France's new prime minister, the Elysee said on Thursday. Meanwhile, the First Secretary of the Socialist Party Olivier Faure said that Barnier's nomination brings "democratic …

Macron has blocked left-wing choice for French PM – what happens next?
4 months, 1 week ago

Macron has blocked left-wing choice for French PM – what happens next?

Al Jazeera  

Left-wing alliance NFP has failed to secure cross-party backing for its choice for prime minister, leaving France without a government. France’s President Emmanuel Macron launched a new round of talks with political party leaders on Tuesday to find a way to form a new government and appoint a prime minister. Earlier this month, LFI’s Melenchon warned Macron that failure to …

Macron accepts PM Gabriel Attal’s resignation, asks him to stay on
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Macron accepts PM Gabriel Attal’s resignation, asks him to stay on

Al Jazeera  

President Emmanuel Macron accepts Prime Minister Gabriel Attal’s resignation but asks him to remain in a caretaker role. France’s President Emmanuel Macron has accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal’s government, which will now serve in a caretaker capacity, the Elysee Palace said. Macron’s centrist Ensemble alliance was beaten by the New Popular Front, a broad alliance of leftist …

France’s unions call for protests to pressure Macron into naming leftist government
5 months, 4 weeks ago

France’s unions call for protests to pressure Macron into naming leftist government

Associated Press  

PARIS — With just 15 days before the start of the Olympic Games in Paris, a major French union on Thursday called for mass demonstrations and possible strikes to pressure President Emmanuel Macron into “respecting the results” of recent legislative elections and allow a left-wing coalition to form a new government. France has been at the brink of a governing …

France's first gay Premier Gabriel Attal offers resignation after election debacle, President Macron rejects
6 months ago

France's first gay Premier Gabriel Attal offers resignation after election debacle, President Macron rejects

India TV News  

After French voters led a surprise election results, with no groups getting the majority, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has submitted resignation. However, French President Emmanuel Macron decided to keep his Attal in office after parliamentary elections in which the government's political camp lost its role as the strongest party to the left in a hung parliament. "The President has asked …

How France’s Macron went from a successful political newcomer to a weakened leader
6 months ago

How France’s Macron went from a successful political newcomer to a weakened leader

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron’s expected political failure in decisive parliamentary elections Sunday could paralyze the country, weaken him abroad and overshadow his legacy, just as France prepares to step into the global spotlight as host of the Paris Olympics. In his 30s, Macron quit his job as a banker at Rothschild to become Socialist President Francois Hollande’s economic …

French prime minister seeks to step out from Macron’s shadow in the upcoming early election
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French prime minister seeks to step out from Macron’s shadow in the upcoming early election

Associated Press  

LE PECQ, France — Thrust into an early election sprung by his boss, France’s prime minister hopes to emerge from the campaign not only still holding the job that President Emmanuel Macron gave him less than six months ago but also as more of his own person. On June 30th, I’d like the French to choose me.” An arresting black-and-white …

France’s new prime minister vows to defend farmers and restore authority in schools
11 months, 1 week ago

France’s new prime minister vows to defend farmers and restore authority in schools

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s new Prime Minister Gabriel Attal vowed Tuesday to boost employment, restore authority in the country’s schools and support workers including farmers who have been protesting for days over their eroding incomes. Attal vowed to take action so that “work pays more” than “inactivity.” “It’s nonsense that the unemployment rate remains at around 7% at a time when …

French President Macron uses broad news conference to show his leadership hasn’t faded
11 months, 3 weeks ago

French President Macron uses broad news conference to show his leadership hasn’t faded

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron made a point of showing his leadership hasn’t faded in more than two hours of answering questions at a news conference in which he promised a stronger France to face the world’s challenges. The French president vowed to make France “stronger” to face global crises, announcing plans to deliver more long-range cruise missiles as …

France’s youngest prime minister holds 1st Cabinet meeting with ambition to get ‘quick results’
11 months, 3 weeks ago

France’s youngest prime minister holds 1st Cabinet meeting with ambition to get ‘quick results’

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s new prime minister, Gabriel Attal, held his first Cabinet meeting on Friday with one motto: “work, work, work,” according to President Emmanuel Macron’s office. The newly appointed Attal, 34, the youngest premier in France’s history, leads a relatively small team of 14 ministers who gathered at the presidential palace, the Elysee, around Macron. The government will be …

France’s new government announced with only one major change at the foreign ministry
11 months, 4 weeks ago

France’s new government announced with only one major change at the foreign ministry

Associated Press  

PARIS — The new government of French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal was announced Thursday with only one major change at the foreign ministry, while most high-profile Cabinet members remained unchanged. The members of the government were agreed upon by the 34-year-old Attal, who is France’s youngest-ever premier, and centrist President Emmanuel Macron. Attal, France’s first openly gay prime minister, made …

Vantage | The crisis behind Macron's cabinet shakeup and France's new PM
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Vantage | The crisis behind Macron's cabinet shakeup and France's new PM

Firstpost  

In a significant political manoeuvre, French President Emmanuel Macron has undertaken a major cabinet reshuffle, appointing Gabriel Attal as the country’s youngest-ever prime minister. Serving previously as the education minister, Attal now steps into the role of prime minister, injecting new energy into Macron’s cabinet. The success of this political reinvention hinges on Attal’s ability to address the challenges posed …

Emmanuel Macron’s new-PM pick is a reset button for his presidency
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Emmanuel Macron’s new-PM pick is a reset button for his presidency

The Economist  

Listen to this podcast Your browser does not support the <audio> element. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify G abriel Attal, France’s youthful new prime minister, represents President Emmanuel Macron’s renewed push to pass policy reforms and to counter a resurgent far-right. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a landslide re-election of President Félix Tshisekedi has raised eyebrows—and tempers. …

Macron makes Gabriel Attal, 34, France’s youngest-ever prime minister
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Macron makes Gabriel Attal, 34, France’s youngest-ever prime minister

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Emmanuel Macron has named 34-year-old …

Meet Gabriel Attal, France’s youngest PM appointed by Emmanuel Macron
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Meet Gabriel Attal, France’s youngest PM appointed by Emmanuel Macron

Firstpost  

France has a new prime minister, a day after Elisabeth Borne resigned from the post. French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday appointed 34-year-old Gabriel Attal as the new PM, making him the youngest-ever person to hold the high-profile job. The French leader said he wanted Attal to revive the “spirit of 2017”, referring to the year when Macron first came …

Top news of the day: January 09, 2024
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Top news of the day: January 09, 2024

The Hindu  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh kick starts U.K. tour with visit to Gandhi memorial Defence Minister Rajnath Singh kick-started his U.K. tour with a visit to Mahatma Gandhi’s statue at Tavistock Square in central London on January 9. France gets its youngest-ever Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, as Macron shakes up government Gabriel Attal was named on January 9 as France’s youngest-ever …

News18 Evening Digest: Suchana Seth Murder Case, Gabriel Attal Becomes France's Youngest PM and Other Top Stories
11 months, 4 weeks ago

News18 Evening Digest: Suchana Seth Murder Case, Gabriel Attal Becomes France's Youngest PM and Other Top Stories

News 18  

Hello readers, News18 evening digest brings you the latest news: Shivraj Chauhan on What It’s Like To Not Be CM Anymore; Suchana Seth May Have Gotten Away With Son’s Murder If Not for an Urgent Message in Konkani among others. Suchana Seth May Have Gotten Away With Son’s Murder If Not for an Urgent Message in Konkani Suchana Seth, the …

Gabriel Attal, Macron's PM pick, became popular for this tough rule for Muslims
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Gabriel Attal, Macron's PM pick, became popular for this tough rule for Muslims

Hindustan Times  

Emmanuel Macron appointed 34-year-old education minister Gabriel Attal as his new prime minister, his office announced in a statement. Gabriel Attal's political career At 34, Gabriel Attal is France's youngest post-war prime minister. Gabriel Attal is France's first openly gay prime minister and was outed by an old school associate in 2018. Gabriel Attal's ban on abayas Gabriel Attal's first …

Openly gay, Gabriel Attal is France's youngest Prime Minister at just 34
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Openly gay, Gabriel Attal is France's youngest Prime Minister at just 34

Firstpost  

Emmanuel Macron has appointed 34-year-old Gabriel Attal as the new prime minister of France. Attal is also first openly gay prime minister of France. Before being named as prime minister of France, Attal, born in 1989 in Hauts-de-Seine, served as the National Education Minister of the country. “Gabriel Attal is a bit like the Macron of 2017,” said MP Patrick …

Gabriel Attal is France’s youngest-ever prime minister at age 34 and the first who is openly gay
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Gabriel Attal is France’s youngest-ever prime minister at age 34 and the first who is openly gay

Associated Press  

PARIS — France saw its youngest-ever prime minister and first openly gay one named Tuesday as President Emmanuel Macron seeks a fresh start for the rest of his term amid growing political pressure from the far right. It is also, and perhaps above all, a symbol of confidence in young people.” Attal said his goals include making security an “absolute …

Gabriel Attal becomes France’s youngest ever and first openly gay Prime Minister
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Gabriel Attal becomes France’s youngest ever and first openly gay Prime Minister

The Hindu  

Gabriel Attal was named on January 9 as France’s youngest-ever Prime Minister, as President Emmanuel Macron seeks a fresh start for the rest of his term amid growing political pressure from the far right. He is France’s first openly gay Prime Minister. Mr. Attal, a former member of the Socialist Party, joined Mr. Macron’s newly created political movement in 2016 …

Gabriel Attal becomes France's youngest, first gay PM: Who is he?
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Gabriel Attal becomes France's youngest, first gay PM: Who is he?

Hindustan Times  

France's president Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday named country's education minister Gabriel Attal with which the the 34-year-old became France's youngest and first openly gay head of government, news agency AFP reported after Elisabeth Borne resigned from the post. The leader of Macron's Renaissance party Sylvain Maillard congratulated Gabriel Attal on X saying, "I am sure that you will be able …

Eyeing second mandate ahead of European parliament polls, Macron to appoint new PM today
1 year ago

Eyeing second mandate ahead of European parliament polls, Macron to appoint new PM today

Firstpost  

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to appoint a new prime minister on Tuesday, as he seeks to boost his second mandate ahead of European parliament elections. Macron, who has struggled to deal with a more turbulent parliament since losing his absolute majority shortly after being re-elected in 2022, announced on Monday that Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne was resigning. “If …

France's Macron to name new PM as he launches political reset
1 year ago

France's Macron to name new PM as he launches political reset

The Hindu  

French President Emmanuel Macron was expected to appoint a new Prime Minister on January 9, as he seeks to boost his second mandate ahead of European parliament elections. The new Prime Minister will also be tasked with trying to improve Mr. Macron's centrist party's chances in the June EU elections. Mr. Macron, who has struggled to deal with a more …

Gabriel Attal is France's youngest and first gay Prime Minister
1 year ago

Gabriel Attal is France's youngest and first gay Prime Minister

India Today  

Emmanuel Macron appointed 34-year-old Education Minister Gabriel Attal as his new prime minister on Tuesday, as the French President seeks to breathe new life into his second mandate ahead of European Parliament elections, French media said. Attal, a close Macron ally who became a household name as government spokesman during the Covid pandemic, will replace outgoing Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, …

Gabriel Attal becomes France’s youngest prime minister
1 year ago

Gabriel Attal becomes France’s youngest prime minister

Al Jazeera  

The 34-year-old, who is also the first openly gay French prime minister, was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron. French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Gabriel Attal as the country’s new prime minister, making him the youngest and first openly gay official to hold the position. ‘Rising star’ “Attal, by all accounts, is an interesting choice, across the political spectrum,” said …

France gets its youngest and first out gay prime minister
1 year ago

France gets its youngest and first out gay prime minister

LA Times  

France saw its youngest and first out gay prime minister named Tuesday as French President Emmanuel Macron seeks a fresh start for the rest of his term amid growing political pressure from the far right. The president made a reference to Attal reviving the “spirit of 2017,” when Macron, then 39, shook up French politics and shot to a surprise …

Gabriel Attal set to become youngest and first openly gay prime minister of France
1 year ago

Gabriel Attal set to become youngest and first openly gay prime minister of France

ABC  

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Gabriel Attal as the country's new prime minister, as he seeks to boost his political fortunes ahead of European parliamentary elections. Key points: Gabriel Attal will be the first openly gay and youngest prime minister of France The 34-year-old has taken over the position from Elisabeth Borne It is hoped Mr Attal will breathe …

‘Macron Boy’ leads race to take over from the French president
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Macron Boy’ leads race to take over from the French president

The Telegraph  

France’s 34-year-old education minister, who banned abayas in schools, has become the surprise frontrunner in the race to replace Emmanuel Macron. Gabriel Attal took the lead over Édouard Philippe, the former prime minister and longtime favourite, as the preferred candidate to lead Mr Macron’s party into the next election. The rising star, nicknamed “Macron Boy” for his loyalty, rose above …

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