Washington, DC – Today, French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Education Minister Gabriel Attal to be France’s next prime minister. At 34, Attal is the youngest prime minister in French history and its first out LGBTQ+ prime minister.
Annise Parker, President and CEO of LGBTQ+ Victory Institute issued the following statement:
“At a time when our rights are under attack across the globe, France is sending a powerful statement by appointing its first out LGBTQ+ prime minister – one of the highest-ranking positions held by an LGBTQ+ person anywhere in the world. Democracies are stronger when LGBTQ+ people can participate at every level of government and Prime Minister Attal’s appointment will inspire even more LGBTQ+ people to consider public service. I wish the prime minister the best in his new position and urge him to use his power and influence to advance equality for all France’s residents.”
