The regional German electricity company ENBZ - ENERGIE BADE-WURTENMBERG, of which French EDF is to acquire 25%, is to introduce up to 25% of its capital to the stock market as of end 2000 (see, in particular, EI of 16 December). The decision comes under the responsibility of the communes of the States of Baden-Wurtemberg, which holds a total of around 70% of ENBW.