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Who's in, and out, in France's new government?

From left, Junior Minister for youth and civic service Prisca Thevenot, Minister for solidarity, autonomy and people with disabilities Aurore Bergé and Junior Minister for disabilities Fadila Khattabi. AFP - BERTRAND GUAY

President Emmanuel Macron has reshuffled ministers in key domestic portfolios such as education, housing and urban affairs in a bid to put the government in a stronger position to continue its reform programme and respond to recent riots. The 41-strong cabinet has eight new members, with more traditional MPs and Macron loyalists. Here's the new line-up.

Minister for Education: Gabriel Attal. Seen as a Macron protegé and close ally, 34-year-old Attal was previously budget minister and government spokesperson. He takes over from Pap Ndiaye.

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