The Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, has held an emergency meeting regarding a significant power outage that struck the Iberian Peninsula on Monday. He referred to the incident as a ‘strong fluctuation’ in the European electricity system. Sánchez stressed that all potential explanations for the outage are being considered, but cautioned against speculation due to the lack of conclusive evidence.

During a press briefing at the Palace of Moncloa, he emphasised the importance of following official channels for information and advised citizens not to circulate unverified claims. The outage has also impacted parts of southern France, causing widespread disruption to electricity supply. To manage the crisis, the Spanish Electricity Grid has activated its safety protocols, and the government has declared an ‘electricity crisis’ under existing risk management plans.

Sánchez reassured the public that Spain has defined plans for restoring electricity and highlighted the necessity of remaining calm during this challenging time. He warned that misinformation tends to spread during crises, creating unnecessary panic among citizens. Therefore, he urged everyone to rely solely on official updates to ensure accurate communication.

The government is prioritising the restoration of power to households and will continue to monitor the situation closely as more information about the causes of the outage becomes available. Sánchez concluded by asking for the public’s cooperation in avoiding the spread of dubious information.