No proof of a cyberattack associated with power outages in Spain and Portugal.

The European Council president stated on Monday that there is no evidence of a cyberattack linked to the major power outages in Spain and Portugal. Antonio Costa mentioned he had a phone conversation with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro regarding the ongoing blackout. He noted that grid operators in both countries are investigating the cause and working to restore power, emphasizing that there are currently no signs of a cyberattack.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also contacted Sanchez to reaffirm the commission's support in monitoring the situation with national and European authorities and the Electricity Coordination Group. She stated they would coordinate efforts and share information to aid in restoring the electricity system, agreeing to maintain close communication.

Meanwhile, Red Electrica, a Spanish energy provider, indicated that the blackout might last between six and ten hours. The power outage affected Portugal, Spain, Andorra, and parts of France around midday Monday. Authorities are looking into the cause of the outage, and Spain's National Institute for Cybersecurity is examining the possibility of a cyberattack. The Spanish government has convened an emergency meeting with Red Electrica, which will involve the Spanish premier and several Cabinet ministers to discuss coordinated actions to address the blackout.