On the French political scene, a rising star is rapidly emerging. He is Gabriel Attar, a young politician at just 34 years old who was appointed as the new prime minister by France's Macron. Not only did this mean that he became the youngest prime minister ever in the history of the French Fifth Republic, but it also marked a new chapter in his meteoric rise and political career.
Attar's personal background is remarkable. He was born into a wealthy family, his father was a lawyer and film producer, and his mother was an employee of a production company and later became mayor. Attar spent his childhood at the Institut d'Alsace, a low-key private school in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, an experience that not only provided him with an excellent educational background, but also laid the foundation for his later political career.
His political career began with early involvement in his youth. In 2006, he joined the Socialist Party to support the candidacy of Segolene Royal**. Subsequently, he joined the cabinet team of the then Left Socialist Party Minister of Health, Marisol Tourena, between 2012 and 2017, becoming the youngest ministerial adviser. During this period, he wrote ministerial speeches and became a councillor for the city of Vanvis in 2014.
At the age of 26, Attar inherited an inheritance of more than 1 million euros, but this did not slow him down politically. In 2015, he joined the "Republic Forward Party" (later renamed the Baath Party), founded by Macron, and began to work closely with the future**.
Attar's popularity in the cabinet should not be underestimated. Recent polls show that he is the most popular minister in Borne's cabinet. Agence France-Presse described him as confident, firm and decisive, and although he has relatively little political experience, he has a high public approval rating. It also reflects his wide acceptance among both left- and right-wing political forces in France.
Prior to taking over as Prime Minister, Atal served as State Secretary to the Ministry of National Education and Youth, Spokesperson, and Ministerial Representative in charge of public accounts. His frequent appearances in dealing with COVID control policies have raised his public profile.
Macron's trust in Atal is obvious. On social media, when Macron announced the appointment of Atal as the new prime minister, he expressed confidence in his ability and courage to implement the plan to advance France's reform and revitalization. Atal has also expressed his loyalty and trust in Macron.
Attar's appointment comes at a critical time when France** is facing a number of reform challenges. The reform of the retirement system and the new immigration bill, which have been implemented since last year, have caused widespread controversy in society. In this context, the replacement of the prime minister and the reshuffling of the cabinet have become one of Macron's strategies to quell opposition and continue to promote reform.
According to the Associated Press, Macron and Attar will work together to draw up a new cabinet list, while several important ministerial positions are not expected to make major changes.
Attar's appointment is not only an important turning point in his career, but also represents a new trend in France. As a young political leader, his appearance heralded the rise of a new generation of political power. Whether Attar can lead France to more reform and development has become the focus of attention from the outside world. At this critical juncture, his every step will affect the future of France.