France’s Parliament adopts a bill aimed at easing Electricite de France (EDF) SA’s control over the hydropower market. The change is presented as a way to resolve an ongoing dispute with the European Union. The bill is intended to create conditions that encourage investment in new hydropower generating capacity, with sources citing the potential for billions of euros in funding. The reports describe the legislation as a response to EU concerns related to market access and EDF’s position in hydropower. By adjusting the framework governing EDF’s role, the law seeks to improve competitiveness and facilitate additional generation projects. The articles do not provide detailed technical specifications of the reforms, such as how market access would change in practice, but they agree that the measure is designed both to end the EU spat and to support broader capacity expansion through private and other investment. The bill’s adoption signals a shift in France’s regulatory approach to hydropower as the government moves to align with EU expectations.