“New French Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, Vows Swift Measures to Aid Middle Class Amidst Soaring Cost of Living“

Gabriel Attal has committed to taking decisive and rapid measures to support the middle class in coping with the escalating cost of living. This follows President Emmanuel Macron’s appointment of Attal as France’s youngest-ever prime minister on Tuesday, as part of efforts to inject vitality into his second term.

The selection of the 34-year-old Attal, a charismatic and media-savvy figure on the ascent in French politics, indicates Macron’s intention to shift away from polarizing reforms and enhance the prospects of his centrist party in the upcoming European Parliament elections in June.

Following the appointment, Macron expressed confidence in Attal’s vigor and dedication, affirming his reliance on Attal to execute the revitalization and regeneration plan outlined by the president.

Extensive public dissatisfaction with the rising cost of living and the contentious pension reform from the previous year has significantly impacted Macron’s approval ratings, posing challenges for his party in the upcoming EU elections, where it trails far behind Marine Le Pen’s far-right party.

“I am fully cognizant of the circumstances in which I am taking on this responsibility,” Attal acknowledged.

Expressing concern for the middle class grappling with daily expenses, he pledged to address the doubts and challenges faced by many in France. Attal emphasized the importance of empowering the nation and unlocking its potential to shape its destiny.

Deprived of a functional parliamentary majority, Macron has encountered challenges in advancing his second-term reform plans. He is now shifting his focus towards more broadly accepted goals, including the pursuit of full employment.

Attal, who has consistently ranked among France’s most favored politicians in recent months, is known for his loyalty to Macron. Rising to prominence as the government spokesperson during the COVID-19 pandemic, he established himself as an adept communicator.

With a combined age just below that of Joe Biden, who is seeking re-election in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, Macron, 46, and Attal represent a leadership duo navigating political challenges with a generational perspective.