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| − | '''Gabriel Attal''' is a French politician | + | '''Gabriel Attal''' is a French politician. A "rising star" in French politics, he was selected a [[WEF/Young Global Leaders/2020|2020 Young Global Leader]] by the [[World Economic Forum]]. He attended the [[2023 Bilderberg meeting]]. |
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| + | Attal is of [[Jewish]] heritage. His father, Yves Attal, was a lawyer and film producer. Gabriel Attal "maintains positive relations with the Jewish community", despite not identifying as Jewish himself. In a rare statement on the matter, Attal shared an anecdote with "Gala" magazine. He recounted how his father once told him, "You may not be Jewish, but you will always feel solidarity with the Jewish people because you will always face [[anti-Semitism]] due to your family name."<ref>https://www.ynetnews.com/article/by007u003rh</ref> | ||
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| + | Attal attended a private school, the [[École alsacienne]], in the [[6th arrondissement of Paris|6th arrondissement]].<ref>https://www.lemonde.fr/m-gens-portrait/article/2018/04/13/du-parti-socialiste-a-la-republique-en-marche-la-mue-fulgurante-de-gabriel-attal_5285146_4497229.html</ref> Taking up a place at [[Sciences Po]] in 2007, he created a committee for the support of [[Íngrid Betancourt]], the Franco-Colombian hostage held by the [[Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia|FARC]].<ref>https://www.parismatch.com/Actu/Politique/Gabriel-Attal-Le-jour-ou-je-rencontre-Ingrid-Betancourt-1569221</ref> He graduated from [[Sciences Po]] in 2012 with a [[Master of Public Affairs]], having studied law at [[Panthéon-Assas University]] from 2008 to 2011, with a year (2009-2010) spent working with [[Éric de Chassey]], director of the [[French Academy at Rome]].<ref>https://www.ouest-france.fr/politique/la-republique-en-marche/qui-est-gabriel-attal-le-futur-porte-parole-de-la-republique-en-marche-5460510</ref> | ||
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| + | Attal fortuitously was one of the first people to back [[Macron]] when he decided to run for president in [[2017]] and joined the [[astroturf]] party created for him, [[En Marche!]]. Weeks after Macron took over the presidency, Attal was elected as an MP and, at 29, he became the youngest minister under the Fifth Republic, in charge of youth issues.<ref name=jc>https://www.thejc.com/news/world/barrage-of-antisemitic-abuse-for-rising-young-star-of-french-politics-6LnLez80iKriM7pVSZBVoD</ref> | ||
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| + | He was appointed Minister of Public Action and Accounts between May 2022 and July 2023, a strategic job previously held by three former presidents.<ref name=jc/> | ||
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| + | He was the government spokesperson under President [[Emmanuel Macron]] from 2020 to 2022, during [[Covid]]. | ||
He was selected a [[WEF/Young Global Leaders/2020|2020 Young Global Leader]] by the [[World Economic Forum]]. He attended the [[2023 Bilderberg meeting]]. | He was selected a [[WEF/Young Global Leaders/2020|2020 Young Global Leader]] by the [[World Economic Forum]]. He attended the [[2023 Bilderberg meeting]]. | ||
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| Born | 16 March 1989 Clamart, France | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | French | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ethnicity | Jewish | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alma mater | École alsacienne, Panthéon-Assas University, Sciences Po | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spouse | Stéphane Séjourné | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Member of | WEF/Young Global Leaders/2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Party | La République En Marche! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
A "rising star" of French politics who attended the 2023 Bilderberg meeting, before being put in charge of the French education system.
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Gabriel Attal is a French politician. A "rising star" in French politics, he was selected a 2020 Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. He attended the 2023 Bilderberg meeting.
Career
Attal is of Jewish heritage. His father, Yves Attal, was a lawyer and film producer. Gabriel Attal "maintains positive relations with the Jewish community", despite not identifying as Jewish himself. In a rare statement on the matter, Attal shared an anecdote with "Gala" magazine. He recounted how his father once told him, "You may not be Jewish, but you will always feel solidarity with the Jewish people because you will always face anti-Semitism due to your family name."[1]
Attal attended a private school, the École alsacienne, in the 6th arrondissement.[2] Taking up a place at Sciences Po in 2007, he created a committee for the support of Íngrid Betancourt, the Franco-Colombian hostage held by the FARC.[3] He graduated from Sciences Po in 2012 with a Master of Public Affairs, having studied law at Panthéon-Assas University from 2008 to 2011, with a year (2009-2010) spent working with Éric de Chassey, director of the French Academy at Rome.[4]
Attal fortuitously was one of the first people to back Macron when he decided to run for president in 2017 and joined the astroturf party created for him, En Marche!. Weeks after Macron took over the presidency, Attal was elected as an MP and, at 29, he became the youngest minister under the Fifth Republic, in charge of youth issues.[5]
He was appointed Minister of Public Action and Accounts between May 2022 and July 2023, a strategic job previously held by three former presidents.[5]
He was the government spokesperson under President Emmanuel Macron from 2020 to 2022, during Covid.
He was selected a 2020 Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. He attended the 2023 Bilderberg meeting.
Event Participated in
| Event | Start | End | Location(s) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilderberg/2023 | 18 May 2023 | 21 May 2023 | Pestana Palace Hotel Lisbon Portugal | The 69th Bilderberg Meeting, held in Lisbon, with 128 guests on the official list. The earliest in the year since 2009. |
References
- ↑ https://www.ynetnews.com/article/by007u003rh
- ↑ https://www.lemonde.fr/m-gens-portrait/article/2018/04/13/du-parti-socialiste-a-la-republique-en-marche-la-mue-fulgurante-de-gabriel-attal_5285146_4497229.html
- ↑ https://www.parismatch.com/Actu/Politique/Gabriel-Attal-Le-jour-ou-je-rencontre-Ingrid-Betancourt-1569221
- ↑ https://www.ouest-france.fr/politique/la-republique-en-marche/qui-est-gabriel-attal-le-futur-porte-parole-de-la-republique-en-marche-5460510
- ↑ a b https://www.thejc.com/news/world/barrage-of-antisemitic-abuse-for-rising-young-star-of-french-politics-6LnLez80iKriM7pVSZBVoD
