French PM Attal's new cabinet maintains key defence, interior ministers

From top, left to right: Bruno Le Maire (Economy), Gérald Darmanin (Interior), Éric Dupond-Moretti (Justice), Sébastien Lecornu (Defence), Amélie Oudéa-Castéra (Education and Youth), Stéphane Séjourné (Foreign Affairs), Christophe Béchu (Environment), Sylvie Retailleau (Higher Education and Research), Catherine Vautrin (Labour and Health), Marc Fesneau (Agriculture), Rachida Dati (Culture), Prisca Thevenot (spokesperson), Marie Lebec (deputy for relations with parliament) and Aurore Bergé (Gender Equality). © Combination photo, AFP

France's new Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, 34, unveiled his government on Thursday with several cabinet members remaining in their posts, including hardline Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin and controversial Justice Minister Éric Dupond-Moretti.

Under the French system, the president sets general policy while the prime minister is responsible for choosing a cabinet and the day-to-day management of government.