France reshuffles government: media

PARIS -- The French government was reshuffled on Thursday, with Minister of Economy Bruno Le Maire, Minister of Interior Gerald Darmanin and Minister of Justice Eric Dupond-Moretti retaining their posts in the new government, French media reported.

Sebastien Lecornu can also remain as minister of defense, according to media reports.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday appointed Gabriel Attal as Prime Minister and tasked him with forming a government.

Macron opted for a government reshuffle to regain public support leading up to the upcoming European parliamentary elections scheduled for June.

The president saw his popularity moving lower following a tough year of reforms and controversial law bills, whereas that of the far-right wing party was on the rise.