The first openly gay Prime Minister of France is Gabriel Attal, who was appointed to the position on January 4, 2024, by President Emmanuel Macron.
Attal, 34 years old, previously served as the Minister of Education and Youth in Macron’s cabinet. He is a member of the centrist La République En Marche party and is considered a rising star in French politics.
His appointment as Prime Minister marks a significant milestone for France, which has long been at the forefront of LGBTQ+ rights in Europe. Same-sex marriage was legalized in the country in 2013, and adoption by same-sex couples was legalized in 2016.
Attal’s appointment has been met with praise from LGBTQ+ rights groups around the world. Terry Reintke, co-president of the Intergroup on LGBTQI Rights in the European Parliament, said that it was “a historic moment for France and for all of Europe.”
However, some conservative groups in France have criticized Attal’s appointment, arguing that it is a sign of the “moral decline” of French society.
Despite the controversy, Attal’s appointment is likely to be seen as a major step forward for LGBTQ+ rights in France. It is a sign that the country is becoming more accepting of diversity and inclusion, and it sends a powerful message to LGBTQ+ people around the world.
Here are some additional facts about Gabriel Attal:
- He was born in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, in 1989.
- He graduated from the École normale supérieure de Cachan and the École nationale d’administration.
- He worked as a civil servant in the Ministry of Finance before entering politics.
- He is married to Stéphane Séjourné, a former political adviser to President Macron.