Gabriel Attal emerges as France's youngest prime minister and potential 2027 presidential candidate

Gabriel Attal, 37, became the youngest prime minister in French Republic history when he took office in January 2024, succeeding Élisabeth Borne. A long‑time member of President Emmanuel Macron's party, he previously served as government spokesperson (2020), minister for public accounts (2022) and education minister (2023). Attal is now viewed as the party’s leading figure and a probable contender for the 2027 presidential election, formally announcing his ambition in the village of Mur‑de‑Barrez in Aveyron. His rapid rise and media profile have made him a focal point of French politics ahead of the next legislative and presidential contests.