Spanish Senate Inquiry Blames Government and Grid Operator for 2025 Blackout
A Spanish Senate inquiry has concluded that the government, along with the country's grid operator and energy watchdog, are responsible for the massive blackout that affected large parts of Spain and Portugal on April 28, 2025. The investigation, led by the opposition People's Party, found that the blackout was not an unforeseeable event but rather the result of long-standing structural weaknesses in the electricity system. These vulnerabilities had been known and warnings had been issued prior to the incident. The Senate commission specifically held the grid operator Red Electrica, a unit of Redeia, and the Energy Ministry accountable, while also criticizing the energy and antitrust regulator CNMC for regulatory and supervisory inaction. The inquiry involved testimonies from key figures, including Energy Minister Sara Aagesen and CNMC head Cani Fernandez. A final report is expected soon, with no significant changes anticipated to the preliminary findings. 
