Renault, which holds about 36% of Nissan Motor Co., is planning to abstain from voting on two proposed Nissan board members because of their connections to Mizuho Financial Group, Nissan’s largest creditor. Both outlets describe the move as a targeted response during Nissan’s board appointment process, with Renault treating the Mizuho links as a conflict it wants to avoid. The challenge puts Renault, Nissan’s principal shareholder, in direct tension with the influence of Mizuho, which is central to Nissan’s financing position. The reports say Renault’s approach is to withhold support rather than vote against the nominees, framing the decision as an abstention tied to the nominees’ relationships with Mizuho. The situation underscores the competing interests among Nissan’s major stakeholders as the company moves forward with board appointments, with Renault signaling it will not align with selections it considers connected to its key creditor. The vote outcome will determine whether the two nominees are approved as Nissan directors despite Renault’s abstention plans.