Archive · 21 May 2025
Spain and Portugal Urge EU to Speed Up Power Links
Imagine Spain and Portugal had a big power outage, like when your lights go out.
They're connected to Europe's power, but the link is like a small wire.
Now, they want to make a bigger wire (stronger connection) so they don't lose power again.
They're asking the EU, a group of countries working together, to help build it faster.
They sent a letter to a special energy boss.
The problem is there is not a great connection, and it can cause problems, as shown by the recent blackout.
Spain and Portugal want to make sure this does not happen again by creating more connections.
Spain and Portugal want to strengthen electrical interconnections with France.
A major power blackout occurred on April 28, disrupting millions.
The Iberian Peninsula has limited cross-border connections with the rest of Europe.
Energy ministers from Spain and Portugal sent a letter to the EU.
They urged for a 'renewed political impetus' on energy infrastructure projects.
- Who
- Spain and Portugal's energy ministers
- What
- Urging the EU to strengthen electrical interconnections with France.
- When
- Following a major power blackout on April 28.
- Where
- Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal) and the EU.
- Why
- To prevent future power outages and better integrate the Iberian Peninsula into the EU energy system.
France's potential view
Iberian Peninsula view
Speed of infrastructure projects
France's potential view
France's potential reluctance to speed up the process to protect its nuclear power sector.
Iberian Peninsula view
Spain and Portugal want the EU to accelerate the completion of cross-border power links.
- Date of Blackout
- April 28
- People Affected by Blackout
- Millions
- Country with cross-border connections
- France
- Current Connection Status
- Small number of cross-border connections