Renault selects Nissan chiefs, original accord says

Alliance document hampers Japanese side's push for balance

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French President Emmanuel Macron visits a Renault factory in Maubeuge, France on Nov. 8. The French government is Renault's top shareholder.

AKITO TANAKA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Renault has the right to choose Nissan Motor's top executives, based on a document that was signed between the parties after the French automaker rescued its Japanese partner nearly two decades ago, Nikkei has learned.

Renault is expected to push to name top executives under the terms of their alliance following last week's arrest of former Chairman Carlos Ghosn, adding another complication to the Japanese automaker's quest for more balance in their relationship.

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