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    18 pics of France's gay prime minister that will make you want to start learning French

    Ryan Adamczeski

    Ryan is a reporter at The Advocate, and a graduate of New York University Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing, with a focus in television writing and comedy. She first became a published author at the age of 15 with her YA novel "Someone Else's Stars," and is now a member of GALECA, the LGBTQ+ society of entertainment critics, and the IRE, the society of Investigative Reporters and Editors. Her first cover story, "Meet the young transgender teens changing America and the world," has been nominated for Outstanding Print Article at the 36th GLAAD Media Awards. In her free time, Ryan likes watching the New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild, listening to the Beach Boys, and practicing witchcraft.
    Ryan is a reporter at The Advocate, and a graduate of New York University Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing, with a focus in television writing and comedy. She first became a published author at the age of 15 with her YA novel "Someone Else's Stars," and is now a member of GALECA, the LGBTQ+ society of entertainment critics, and the IRE, the society of Investigative Reporters and Editors. Her first cover story, "Meet the young transgender teens changing America and the world," has been nominated for Outstanding Print Article at the 36th GLAAD Media Awards. In her free time, Ryan likes watching the New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild, listening to the Beach Boys, and practicing witchcraft.
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    18 pics of France's gay prime minister that will make you want to start learning French


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    Time to brush up on those French lessons!

    Gabriel Attal has been appointed as France's new prime minister, becoming the first out gay person to serve in the position. The 34-year-old is also the youngest to be leader of the French government, and is one of France’s most popular politicians, according to a December poll from IPSOS, with an approval rating of 40 percent.

    Attal has served as the minister of education since July, and previously served as minister of public works and public accounts. He was also the government spokesman from 2020 to 2022, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Related: Who is Gabriel Attal? France's new prime minister is a gay millennial

    Attal came out in 2018 after being outed on social media by his former classmate, Juan Branco, a former lawyer for Julian Assange. He said in a TV interview that he often faced homophobic bullying from his classmates, implying that Branco was the ringleader and that he was "obsessed" with his sexuality.

    As education minister, Attal worked to create policies that curtail bullying in schools, including experimenting with mandatory uniforms, and a controversial order that banned the Muslim abaya dress in public institutions.

    Attal made public his civil union with Stéphane Séjourné, a member of the European Parliament, shortly after being outed in 2018. The two have since reportedly broken up, but have not spoken publicly about their relationship.

    That's right, one of the most powerful LGBTQ+ politicians in the world is (apparently) single! Here are some of Attal's pics throughout the years that may make you consider booking a vacation to the Land of Lights.

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