France's new government is dominated by conservatives and centrists following elections in which a left-wing coalition won the most seats but not a majority.

The cabinet named by Prime Minister Michel Barnier marks a tilt to the right and will need to avoid being dissolved with a no-confidence vote

The French presidential palace introduced a new centre-right government on Saturday. This follows months of political stalemate after elections produced a hung parliament. A left-wing coalition won the most seats but failed to gain a majority.