A mass blackout has frozen everyday life in Spain and Portugal. Because of this, millions of people are unable to travel by train, buy card or work. The exact reasons for power loss are still unknown. Meanwhile, 99% of the electric phase has been reset.
The blackout of this amount of infrastructure and telephone networks, They are exceptional. Recently, Many Palconic states have been out of electricity Many hours during the heat wave last summer. So, to what extent is Germany made for common blackness?
“German Electric Grown is safe and most stable,” suggests the risk analysis of electrical cuts Posted the German government In January 2025. “In Germany, there are only large and long -term electric cuts in a few cases.” So, according to their values, blackouts like Spain and Portugal are still “unlikely”.
Since 2014, there is an average interference of the power supply Less than 13 minutes per yearAccording to the federal statistics office of Germany. Consumers do not have to do without light, equipment or public transport. However, the probability has increased in recent years Andreas KlingExpert in civil defense and ‘save despite disaster’. This is due to the changing of energy systems, which have gone from a centralized distribution to a large number of photo -torque and winding systems and biomass.
Geo -political influence on electrical safety
“The probability of a large -scale and long -term darkness is certainly the Russian attempt to influence the war in Ukraine, especially in Ukraine and even in Central Europe Convert the power supply into a better target for potential enemy“, Afarm Kling.
According to a civil defense specialist, especially Germany may be a purpose Russian instability campaign. “This is due to its location and special political situation with its location and special political situation in the past, but definitely have the power in Europe, where there are very different views on the Ukraine conflict.” According to Kling, Germany’s geographical situation is favorable because many neighbors can intervene to confirm the network, Unlike the iBerian Peninsula. However, cuts in neighboring countries may have an impact on Germany.
At this time No cyber attack evidence During the mass blackout on Monday on the iPerian Peninsula. Portugal’s interim prime minister Luis Mandinigro has announced the following: “Nothing can be rejected, but There was no signs that this was a cyber attack“In Spain, the judge of the National Court investigates this possibility.
In both countries, 99% of electricity supply has been restored after blackout. WasA good crisis management“Kling said.” After such an event, the ability of a system or a community, or even a society, should be better than ever before, to be planned from the beginning. “
How should Germany be ready for a similar crisis?
The Union Cabinet was approved last November to protect important infrastructure Gridis Paraguas LawIt has not yet been used. A European order is aimed at guaranteeing high -functions General internet security level In the European Union, it can strengthen security throughout the country. However, Kling also makes a general opinion, as he believes that there is no common awareness of the crisis, wars and disasters. “You have to face the situation. I want to think about what I am doing. For example, if I have to leave the house,” he says’ EuroNuse.
Recently, the European Union has ordered to publish to member states Guidelines for 72 hours of emergency set. As for the cling, these recommendations are the minimum complete quality. And add: ”Money is importantGives you a chance to buy something. Should I carry important documents? Should I think about my neighbors, my children and my relatives …? “
This is an important Basic Food Balance. The Federal Civil Protection and Disaster Office recommends the minimum Two liters of drinking waterKling considers very little. “Water is more important than food. I don’t need drinking water,” Kling says. According to the Forsa census conducted by 2022, about 38% of the Germans had an alternative distribution.
