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April 2025 Iberian Peninsula power outage and EU coordination

The Iberian Peninsula power outage discussed with Pedro Sanchez and the EU monitoring/coordination response in April 2025.

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  1. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

    Statement summary

    Von der Leyen reaffirms EU support in monitoring the Iberian power outage situation

    Von der Leyen says she spoke with Pedro Sánchez about the Iberian power outage and reaffirms EU support in monitoring the situation with authorities.

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    I spoke with Pedro Sánchez about the power outage in the Iberian Peninsula. I reaffirmed @ec.europa.eu's support in monitoring the situation with national and European authorities and our Electricity Coordination Group ↓

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  2. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “We will work together to help restore the electricity system and reassure citizens.”

    Von der Leyen says she spoke with Prime Minister Luís Montenegro following the Iberian blackout and pledges to work together to help restore the electricity system.

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    I also spoke with Prime Minister Luís Montenegro following the blackout in the Iberian Peninsula. We will work together to help restore the electricity system and reassure citizens. Because energy security is crucial for the EU.

    On restoring the electricity system after the Iberian Peninsula blackout.

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  3. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    Von der Leyen pledges better European energy security after the Spain-Portugal power outage

    Von der Leyen thanks emergency workers after the Spain-Portugal power outage and pledges work on stronger European energy security and preparedness.

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    Thank you for the warm welcome in Valencia. During the massive power outage, people in Spain & Portugal showed incredible solidarity and resilience. I want to thank the police, firefighters & traffic controllers. We will work for better energy security & preparedness in Europe.

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