When I heard about plans for a series of new nuclear plants in France (first one ready around 2035), I remembered a similar announcement around 2005. Found it now! 
By now, we were supposed to see one 1,600 MW nuclear power plant to be completed each year. The final decision was to be based on 3 years of experience with Flamanville 3, to be completed in 2012.
That article was published in December 2007, at the start of construction of Flamanville 3. The planned construction time was 4.5 years, but it still hasn't been completed 14 years later. web.archive.org/web/2014101402…
This 2007 quote from the EDF CEO didn't age well: "The start of the construction of the nuclear block is a major step in the creation of the EPR at Flamanville. ..
.. The experience, expertise and knowledge of the EDF teams, in particular their skill in the construction works and engineering, have allowed the construction to stick strictly to schedule."
He concluded with: "The success of the Flamanville site is essential and will benefit the whole French nuclear industry, since this technology is currently recognised as an innovative, safe and competitive solution throughout the world."
Ah, forgot to mention the source: "World Nuclear Association - World Nuclear News" world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Const…
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