Gabriel Attal, ready to write his future with the French
Gabriel Attal, former Prime Minister and rising star of the French political scene, shares his ambitions and thoughts in an interview with Le Point. Freshly ousted from Matignon after only eight months in office, Attal resolutely asserts that he still has a "history to write with the French."
After Matignon: between regained freedom and intact ambitions
The former Prime Minister, who was ousted from his post following the parliamentary dissolution orchestrated by Emmanuel Macron last June, has never publicly criticized this decision. However, in this interview, he suggests that this choice interrupted the momentum of the reforms he was carrying for the country. Attal mentions in particular flagship projects such as support for agriculture, the simplification of medical procedures and tax reforms, which would have, according to him, led to a tangible improvement for the French middle classes.
Gabriel Attal acknowledges the emotional impact of his sudden departure, but he quickly got back on track. A few days after his departure, he embarked on a journey through Ukraine, Moldova and Poland. This trip, halfway between a personal quest and an institutional mission, allowed Attal to rediscover his family roots and reaffirm his commitment to European democracy. “The political landscape in France is a mess,” he confided wryly at a forum in Ukraine, a comment that did not go unnoticed given his strained relations with Macron.
A new stage: from the Assembly to the Renaissance party
Since his return, Gabriel Attal has immediately embarked on a tour of Renaissance federations in preparation for the party's next congress. The former head of Matignon intends to play a key role in the overhaul and revitalization of the presidential political party. At the head of the second parliamentary group in the National Assembly, he does not intend to abandon his ambitions, while advocating a "broad gathering" beyond traditional divisions.
Despite a complex political situation, Attal warns against any fiscal break under the leadership of Michel Barnier, who succeeded him at Matignon. "Going the other way would be terrible for the French," he warns, eager to preserve the economic reforms that, according to him, have strengthened France's attractiveness.
A presidential future in sight?
While Gabriel Attal denies making any official statement for the 2027 presidential election, he does not rule out a possible candidacy. Congratulating himself on having "forged a special bond" with a section of the French people, he considers himself one of the potential heirs of the Macron era. "I have earned the trust of the French people, I cannot disappoint them," he emphasizes.
His new freedom, both on a personal and political level, allows him to consider different projects. He announces the upcoming creation of a foundation dedicated to the fight against harassment, thus demonstrating a social commitment that goes beyond the boundaries of institutional politics.
Deep down, Gabriel Attal seems ready to transgress the codes and assert his own path, neither completely in the Macronist heritage, nor totally breaking away. He advocates going beyond traditional political divisions, claiming a vision that combines authority, work and social justice.
Far from being relegated to the background, Gabriel Attal wants to establish himself as an essential politician in the coming years. His strategy seems clear: rebuild the Renaissance party in search of renewal and write, with the French, a new page in the political history of the country.
