French Parliament Adopts Mountain Law Addressing Schools, Healthcare, and Water Management
On July 21, 2026, the French Parliament definitively adopted a law dedicated to mountain areas, with 325 senators voting in favor and 16 against. The law addresses the unique challenges of mountain territories, which cover about 30% of France and face issues like school closures, limited healthcare access, water management, and urban planning. Key measures include adapting school maps to isolation and travel times, strengthening emergency air medical transport, and relaxing urban planning rules. The law also facilitates the creation of hillside reservoirs, which drew criticism from ecologists who argue it prioritizes artificial snow over drinking water. Minister Delegate for Rurality Michel Fournier hailed the law as an extension of the 1985 territorial differentiation principle, giving mountain elected officials tools for schools, heritage, water, and living conditions.
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