Gabriel Attal becomes France’s youngest and first openly gay prime minister

Leadership is getting younger and more inclusive in France.

President Emmanuel Macron appointed 34-year old Gabriel Attal as prime minister on Tuesday, making him the youngest and first openly gay leader in the country’s history.

Attal succeeds Elisabeth Borne, who was just the second woman to hold the position.

Macron hopes to re-energize a nation looking to recover from surges in the cost of living and unemployment.

Attal is no stranger to French politics, he rose to prominence as the government spokesman and education minister.

While some in the country are applauding the appointment, others are wondering if it will be enough to spark needed change.