French Court of Audit says state takeover of EDF was a costly operation with no demonstrated utility

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Costly state takeover of EDF with no demonstrated utility undermines fiscal responsibility and energy policy. | The French Court of Audit's report highlights a costly state intervention in EDF with no clear public benefit, raising concerns about fiscal responsibility and energy policy effectiveness. While transparency in public spending is a positive, the lack of utility and financial justification for the €9.7 billion expenditure undermines climate and energy goals.