Renault’s Fonderie de Bretagne, its former subsidiary, is at risk of closure after failed negotiations with potential buyers. Jérôme Dupont, the general director, criticized Renault for delaying the announcement of negotiation failures until just before Christmas. Multiple unions and Breton lawmakers have called on President Emmanuel Macron to intervene and secure Renault’s commitment to maintain orders until 2028, which Renault has pushed off to a German group, Private Assets.