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Gabriel Attal

Gabriel Attal is a French politician who served as prime minister of France from January to September 2024.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 10, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Gabriel Attal is a French politician who served as prime minister of France from January to September 2024. He has been general secretary of Renaissance since December 2024 and president of the Renaissance group in the National Assembly since September 2024. He was the youngest prime minister in French history and the first openly gay person to hold the office.

Early life and education

Gabriel Attal was born in Clamart, France, in 1989. Public biographies identify him as Gabriel Nissim Attal de Couriss and note that he later entered politics after studies at Sciences Po.

Political career

Attal held several government posts before becoming prime minister, including secretary of state, government spokesperson, minister for public accounts, and minister of national education and youth. He was first elected to the National Assembly in 2017.

Prime ministership

Emmanuel Macron appointed Attal prime minister in January 2024, and he served until September 2024. His appointment was widely noted as a record for age and as a milestone for LGBTQ representation in French politics.

Renaissance leadership

After leaving the premiership, Attal remained prominent in Macron’s political movement. He became president of the Renaissance group in the National Assembly in September 2024 and general secretary of Renaissance in December 2024.

Key facts

Attal became prime minister in January 2024 and left office in September 2024.
He became the youngest prime minister in French history at age 34.
He was the first openly gay person to serve as prime minister of France.
Before becoming prime minister, he served as minister of national education and youth.
He has led the Renaissance group in the National Assembly since September 2024.

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Canadian context

His premiership was followed closely in Canada because France is a major G7 partner and Quebec maintains strong political, cultural, and diplomatic ties with France.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Gabriel Attal?

Gabriel Attal is a French politician who served as prime minister of France in 2024 and later became a senior leader in the Renaissance party.

When was Gabriel Attal prime minister?

He served as prime minister from January 2024 to September 2024.

What was notable about his appointment as prime minister?

He became the youngest prime minister in French history and the first openly gay person to hold the office.

What party does Gabriel Attal belong to?

He is associated with Renaissance, the centrist party linked to President Emmanuel Macron.

What roles has he held besides prime minister?

He has served as minister of public accounts, government spokesperson, minister of national education and youth, and leader within Renaissance.

References

Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_Attal
Supports: Full name, birth date, party, prime ministership, and party leadership roles.
info.gouv.fr — https://www.info.gouv.fr/personnalite/gabriel-attal
Supports: Official French government record of ministerial offices and dates, including prime minister from January to September 2024.
Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Gabriel-Attal
Supports: Appointment as prime minister, age record, and first openly gay person to hold the office.
BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-67922062
Supports: Appointment as prime minister at age 34 and succession to Élisabeth Borne.
University of Cambridge Bennett School of Public Policy — https://www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/about-us/person/gabriel-attal/
Supports: Political career overview, first election to the National Assembly, and leadership roles.