Gabriel Attal, the first candidate for the 2027 presidential election, is a guest on the YouTube OuiHustle format.

Last night, a big surprise awaited the more than 223.000 subscribers of the OuiHustle YouTube channel. Former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal agreed to participate in the long-form video game. maintenance facing Cherman, host of the show that has become one of the most-watched programs on the French-speaking web. An invitation that marks a symbolic turning point, as Gabriel Attal becomes the first officially declared candidate in the 2027 presidential election race to participate in this YouTube format.

For over an hour, the former head of government reflected on his personal journey, his childhood, his student years, his experience at Matignon, and his vision for France. In a much more candid exchange than in traditional media, he also discussed his relationship with work, his political commitment, and several social issues that are expected to play a central role in the upcoming presidential campaign.

These proposals already outline a plan for 2027.

Beyond personal revelations, Gabriel Attal used this interview to outline several measures that already resemble the beginnings of a presidential platform. He notably advocated for increasing purchasing power by reducing the gap between gross and net pay so that French citizens retain a larger portion of their income. Education also remains one of his key priorities, with strengthening authority in schools, combating bullying, and improving student performance.

The former Minister of National Education also advocated for the widespread implementation of empathy courses, currently being piloted in several schools, to prevent violence and promote respect for differences. He further emphasized the need to better support students with disabilities and to enhance the role of teaching assistants.

YouTube, a new battleground for political conquest

Gabriel Attal also reaffirmed his commitment to a political line based on merit, work, secularism, and equal opportunities. Rejecting a return to the traditional left-right divide, he aligns himself with the ongoing political transcendence championed by Emmanuel Macron since 2017.

This appearance primarily confirms the growing importance of digital platforms in political communication. With less than a year and a half until the presidential election, long-form videos on YouTube are becoming preferred tools for reaching a younger electorate that consumes less traditional media. By participating in OuiHustle, Gabriel Attal is launching a new phase of the 2027 campaign, which will also be fought online.