The management of the French automaker Renault, experiencing financial difficulties, intends to close its industrial site in the north of France as part of a plan for massive savings.

This was announced on Friday at a press conference by Renault Chairman Jean-Dominic Senard.

" This is an enterprise in Choisy-le-Roi, whose competencies will be promoted in the Paris region, "

" The crisis forces us to act, " Commenting on the plan released on Friday, suggesting a reduction of almost 15 thousand.

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Renault was in a difficult situation even before the coronavirus pandemic, but with its beginning it was forced to close all its plants. Enterprises gradually began to resume work only at the end of April. Sales of new cars fell by the corporation in April in Europe by 76.3%. According to industry experts, 2019 was a difficult year for the automaker - the company’s net loss, according to its annual financial report, exceeded 140 million euros.

Earlier, French President Emmanuel Macron said that the authorities intend to send 8 billion euros to support the automotive industry.