Gabriel Attal Elected Secretary General of Renaissance with 94.9% of Votes

Dec 8, 2024, 09:21 AM

Gabriel Attal has been officially elected as the new secretary general of Renaissance, the political party of French President Emmanuel Macron, with 94.9% of the votes. Attal, who was the only candidate in the race, succeeds Stéphane Séjourné. His election comes at a time when France's political landscape is described as polarized, with public trust in political figures reportedly waning. Attal has expressed his intention to 'unblock' France, suggesting a focus on breaking through political stagnation. His leadership is seen as an attempt to rejuvenate the party, especially in light of comments from party members and political observers about the need for change and the unfulfilled promises of the 2017 campaign.