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03/06/2015 France agrees to bail-out nuclear-power giant Areva

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Business: France’s EDF, Areva agree nuclear reactor deal

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France's EDF to rescue Areva

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Areva to cut 6000 jobs after big losses

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Areva needs help but EDF does not | Lex

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Record losses at French nuclear firm Areva

The French government is considering a rescue plan which may include some form of bailout from Électricité de France (EDF). In May, Areva announced that it expected to cut 5,000 to 6,000 jobs out of its 42,000 employees globally. In July 2015, EDF agreed to a majority stake in Areva NP.