The French Energy Transition Act limits nuclear capacity to 63.2 GW. The closure date of the Fessenheim plant is adjusted to be consistent with the commissioning date of Flamanville 3, subject to the fulfillment of the conditions stipulated in the EDF press announcement of April 6th 2017. The press announcement of  May 31st 2018 indicates that EDF is getting prepared to continue operating  Fessenheim plant until summer 2019.