France Fails to Pry Power Market From EDF, Probe Says

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France’s attempt to open its power market may be failing as competitors to Electricite de France SA consider abandoning the country, according to a study by the French antitrust authority.

“Some suppliers are currently reducing their business and may even pull out completely from the French market,” the Autorite de la Concurrence said in a study published April 12 on its website. “This would be a sign that the opening of the French electricity market has failed.”