Gabriel Attal, the youngest Prime Minister of France, aims to rejuvenate Macron's administration.

In his early days as the youngest-ever prime minister of France, Gabriel Attal, age 34, has pledged to take decisive action to revitalize a government that is struggling to pass reforms in a gridlocked parliament and facing pressure from an increasingly assertive far-right. Despite his youthful appearance and soft-spoken demeanor, Attal has already received praise for showing empathy towards a distressed tobacconist in northern France whose business was affected by flooding. Attal's ability to connect with people on a personal level stands in contrast to his mentor, President Emmanuel Macron, who is often seen as more regal. Many people, including local residents and officials from Macron's Renaissance party, believe that Attal's energy and fresh ideas can help prevent French voters from turning towards far-right parties, such as Marine Le Pen's National Rally. They see him as a leader and hard worker, capable of rallying people behind him. However, the true test of Attal's popularity and influence will come in the European Parliament elections in June. Despite the initial enthusiasm surrounding Attal's appointment, some analysts argue that the honeymoon period may be short-lived. They highlight the challenges faced by Macron's government and the lack of majority support in the National Assembly. Additionally, the far-right opposition party, National Rally, is promoting its own young leader, Jordan Bardella, as a potential prime minister in the future. RN officials are confident that the excitement surrounding Attal will eventually fade and that the youth and openness of their own party's leader will prevail.