French PM Lecornu unveils first gov't appointments

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Sunday announced the first part of his cabinet lineup, nearly a month after his appointment.

The presidency unveiled 18 names in total, including 16 ministers and two ministers delegate. Further appointments are expected later. Elysee Palace Secretary-General Emmanuel Moulin said President Emmanuel Macron will convene the first cabinet meeting of the Lecornu government on Monday afternoon.