France gets its youngest and first out gay prime minister [View all]

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.

Gabriel Attal, 34, rose to prominence as the government's spokesman and education minister and had polled as the most popular minister in the outgoing government.

His predecessor, Elisabeth Borne, resigned Monday following recent political turmoil over an immigration law that strengthens the government’s ability to deport foreigners.

Macron will work with Attal to name a new government in the coming days, though some key ministers are expected to continue in their posts.



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