Spain’s Prime Minister Convenes Security Council After Widespread Blackout

MADRID (AP) — Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has reconvened the National Security Council for Wednesday ‍to further assess the fallout from a ​widespread power outage that plunged ⁢Spain into darkness. This ‌marks the fifth remarkable meeting held at the Moncloa complex in response to the incident.

The ‍meeting follows a separate “emergency” session between Sánchez and executives ‍from major electric companies at La Moncloa.During that meeting,the prime minister urged the ​companies to cooperate in determining the cause of the blackout,which impacted the entire Iberian Peninsula.

According to a statement, Sánchez also expressed gratitude to⁣ the companies ⁤for “their work in the prompt recovery ⁣of the supply” during the meeting at the presidential complex.

Power Outage Investigation Underway

authorities are continuing to investigate ⁢the precise cause of the electrical blackout. The government has emphasized the importance of a swift and obvious ⁢explanation to‌ prevent future disruptions.