"France's Youngest Openly Gay Prime Minister Gabriel Attal Faces Criticism and Hope"

Gabriel Attal, 34, has been appointed as France's youngest and first openly gay prime minister, succeeding Elisabeth Borne. President Emmanuel Macron aims for a fresh start amid political pressure from the far right. Attal, a former government spokesperson and education minister, has pledged to prioritize security, promote values of authority and respect, strengthen public services, and better control immigration. Macron's shift rightward on security and migration issues has been noted, as his new government prepares for the upcoming European Union elections. Critics have raised concerns about Attal's limited experience and loyalty to the president, while the political landscape remains tense with opposition parties expressing skepticism.