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Today, April 28, a significant blackout has affected at least 15 European countries, generating concerns about the energy security and stability of essential services. The president of European Commission, Ursula von der Leyendescribed the event as a direct attack on European sovereignty, highlighting the need for a unified and resilient response.
The incident generated a warning state in several nations, with local governments prioritizing the restoration of critical services. In Portugalfor example, hospitals resorted to emergency generators to maintain patient care, while measures to maintain public order were intensified.
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What were the causes of blackout?
According to preliminary information, blackout was a widespread problem in Europe, with initial suspicions pointing to technical issues. The Minister of Presidency of Portugal, Leitão Amaromentioned that the origin of the problem could be in Spain. However, the president of European Commission suggested the possibility of a cyberatoque, suspected of involvement of groups supported by the Russiaalthough the Kremlin has denied any participation.
In Spain, Red Electric was still investigating the origin of the problem while activating emergency plans for energy replacement. The situation also affected France, as reported by local sources. THE National Institute of Cyberrsecurity of Spain It was ascertaining the possibility of a cybership as the cause of the blackout.
How are countries dealing with the crisis?
In Portugal, the government’s priority was to quickly restore the functioning of critical services. THE E-nodes explained that the European power grid suffered a malfunction, which led to REN to implement sequential energy cuts. In addition, communication problems have affected mobile users, depending on operators.
In Lisbon, the blackout caused significant inconvenience in public transport, with dozens of people trapped in subway carriages. The company responsible was in contact with EDP to try to restore energy while planning the safe withdrawal of passengers through the tunnels if necessary. The traffic lights network was also affected, further complicating the situation in the Portuguese capital.
What are the implications for the future of energy safety in Europe?
The 2025 blackout highlights the vulnerability of Europe’s critical infrastructures to technical failures and possible cybers. This event can serve as a warning to the need to reinforce cyber security and the resilience of electrical networks. The unified and coordinated response between European countries will be crucial to preventing future incidents and ensuring the continent’s energy safety.
In addition, the crisis can accelerate investments in renewable and decentralized energy technologies, reducing dependence on centralized networks and increasing the ability to respond to emergencies. International cooperation and information sharing between cyber security agencies will also be fundamental to facing emerging threats and protecting critical infrastructure from Europe.
