Spanish Government Commits to Investigate Recent Nationwide Blackout
President Pedro Sánchez emphasizes the need for transparency in probe while addressing the electric system's resilience
The Spanish government is intensifying efforts to understand the causes of a nationwide blackout that occurred last week, marking a significant disruption.
President Pedro Sánchez shifted his approach during remarks at the annual Cercle d'Economia conference in Barcelona, moving from earlier indications of potential responsibility among electric companies to a commitment to 'rigor and prudence' in the investigation.
He asserted that the government would 'go to the ends' to uncover what transpired, promising a transparent investigation that would involve collaboration with electric operators.
During the conference, Sánchez highlighted that Spain's rapid recovery from the blackout demonstrates the robustness of the country's electrical system.
He expressed confidence in the citizens’ response during the crisis, emphasizing that their civility, calmness, and solidarity were commendable.
Sánchez noted, 'No society in the world would have responded better than ours,' while stressing the importance of recognizing the collective resilience shown during the incident.
The government anticipates that it may take several weeks to ascertain the specific causes of the blackout.
In Moncloa, officials have acknowledged that determining the factors contributing to the outage is a complex process.
They focus on framing the narrative to highlight the effectiveness of the response efforts rather than shortcomings in the system.
Sánchez reiterated the government's commitment to strengthening the electrical system, asserting that the recent events demonstrate its robustness.
He emphasized a commitment to advancing an essential energy transition towards greener alternatives, arguing that such measures not only increase safety and competitiveness but also contribute to lower energy costs and address climate change concerns.
President Pedro Sánchez shifted his approach during remarks at the annual Cercle d'Economia conference in Barcelona, moving from earlier indications of potential responsibility among electric companies to a commitment to 'rigor and prudence' in the investigation.
He asserted that the government would 'go to the ends' to uncover what transpired, promising a transparent investigation that would involve collaboration with electric operators.
During the conference, Sánchez highlighted that Spain's rapid recovery from the blackout demonstrates the robustness of the country's electrical system.
He expressed confidence in the citizens’ response during the crisis, emphasizing that their civility, calmness, and solidarity were commendable.
Sánchez noted, 'No society in the world would have responded better than ours,' while stressing the importance of recognizing the collective resilience shown during the incident.
The government anticipates that it may take several weeks to ascertain the specific causes of the blackout.
In Moncloa, officials have acknowledged that determining the factors contributing to the outage is a complex process.
They focus on framing the narrative to highlight the effectiveness of the response efforts rather than shortcomings in the system.
Sánchez reiterated the government's commitment to strengthening the electrical system, asserting that the recent events demonstrate its robustness.
He emphasized a commitment to advancing an essential energy transition towards greener alternatives, arguing that such measures not only increase safety and competitiveness but also contribute to lower energy costs and address climate change concerns.
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