He becomes the youngest Prime Minister in the history of the Fifth Republic. The day after the resignation of Élisabeth Borne, Gabriel Attal obtained the keys to Matignon, this Tuesday, January 9. A dizzying rise for this 34-year-old politician who rose from the status of deputy to that of Secretary of State within the Ministry of National Education, then with former Prime Minister Jean Castex, before become a government spokespersonMinister Delegate in charge of Public Accounts in May 2022 and finally education Minister. If he has all the confidence of Emmanuel Macron, Gabriel Attal seems to have a special relationship with the wife of the President of the Republic. And this from his beginnings within the government. “When he became Secretary of State for Youth during the first five-year term, the first lady had invited the young Macronist hope to her table.”recalled our colleagues from The galleryDecember 17, 2023.
One-on-ones, where familiarity is required, which became commonplace when the man who had a romance with a famous singer was appointed Minister of National Education. Particularly attached to “the fight against harassmentreading, schooling for sick children”, Brigitte Macron often spoke with Gabriel Attal on these subjects. And for “review” these numerous files, they recorded “having lunch together once a quarter”, revealed La Tribune. By working hand in hand, particularly on the harassment of which he was the victim during his young years, Gabriel Attal does not hesitate to sing the praises of the First Lady. “She’s a teacher, she has an absolute love for the School, a great experience and lots of sensors on the ground”he admitted in the columns of Galain August 2023. Close to the wife of the head of state, the new head of the executive sometimes offers “wine and treats from his travelslike these praline brioches from the Pralus chocolate factory in Roanne”indicated Le Point in December 2021. A delicate attention that says a lot about their relationships.
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Gabriel Attal: this passion that he shares with Brigitte Macron
Gabriel Attal and Brigitte Macron are truly on the same wavelength. In addition to defending causes that are particularly close to their hearts, the new tenant of 57 rue de Varenne and the First Lady are driven by the same passion. They indeed have in common a love for the theater. “I did it at school from CE2 and I played Puss in Boots. In college, I played Molière, Goldoni…”, remembered Gabriel Attal in the columns of Gala. And to continue: “I don’t feel like I’m portraying a political character today, but these experiences helped me in terms of managing stage fright and public speaking.” Enough to attract a little more favor from Brigitte Macron.
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