Flamanville's EPR reactor faces delays and costs eight times higher than planned

The Flamanville EPR, under construction since 2007, faces another technical issue in July 2026.

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Its cost has soared to over 19 billion euros, compared to the initial 3.3 billion.

This nuclear reactor, a symbol of France's industry, is years behind schedule.

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