Jean-Baptiste Vey; writing by Geert De Clercq; editing by Jane Baird

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France wants former Peugeot chief Varin as Areva chairman

The French government wants Philippe Varin, former head of PSA Peugeot Citroen (PEUP.PA), to take over as chairman of the board at state-owned nuclear group Areva (AREVA.PA), a source at the economics ministry said.

By Jean-Baptiste Vey; writing by Geert De Clercq; editing by Jane Baird