France redraws restricted access zone at Gravelines nuclear plant
France's economy ministry issued an order on 5 October 2026 redrawing the restricted nuclear access zone at the Gravelines nuclear power plant. The order was published on 3 November 2026 and replaces a December 2025 order covering the same site. Entry without permission from the plant operator is punishable under French defence law.
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What does it mean?
The area inside the Gravelines nuclear plant where people need special permission to enter has been officially redrawn. Anyone going in without the operator's approval can face penalties.
Who is affected?
Workers, contractors and visitors who need to enter the Gravelines nuclear plant site.
What changes?
Before, a December 2025 order set the restricted zone at Gravelines; now a new October 2026 order replaces it with a revised boundary.