The recent blackout that struck Spain and Portugal on April 28, 2025, exposed critical weaknesses in Europe’s energy infrastructure. Within seconds, over 60% of Spain’s electricity demand vanished, paralyzing transport, communications, and essential services. The causes are still under investigation, but a failure in the connection with the French grid is suspected to have triggered […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 6 minutes Europe stands at a pivotal moment as it navigates the complex challenges of an ongoing energy transition and sustained migration flows. Amid these pressures, a critical yet often overlooked question arises: does the availability and reliability of energy—particularly electricity—influence migration patterns both within and into the European Union? […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 6 minutes On April 28, 2025, at exactly 12:33 CET, the Iberian Peninsula was abruptly plunged into darkness, as Spain and Portugal—together home to over 55 million people—suffered the most significant blackout Western Europe has seen in decades. The sudden loss of power halted daily life in its tracks, silencing […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes On 28th April 2025, a massive blackout swept across Spain, Portugal, Andorra, and parts of southern France, plunging millions into darkness and disrupting essential services such as transport, communications, and payments. While power was largely restored within 24 hours, the incident exposed critical vulnerabilities in Europe’s energy infrastructure […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes The word “resilience” has gained huge relevance in the European public sphere in recent times, as the impact of different crises, from the global pandemic to the war in Ukraine and the consequent inflation dynamic, has shown. Energy has a peculiar role in such a context, and energy […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 5 minutes The general blackout that hit Spain, Portugal and parts of southern France on 28 April has highlighted the critical points of the European energy system, opening a debate on the resilience of the continental grid and the role of renewable energy in this dynamic. Although the reason for […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 3 minutes The European Commission and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) have launched the SME Fund 2025 ‘Ideas Powered for Business’, a funding program dedicated to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to help them protect and capitalize on their intangible assets. The SME Fund offers financial contributions to […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 6 minutes Migration—both within and into the European Union—has long been a defining force shaping the continent’s politics, economies, and societies. The EU’s founding ideals of unity, solidarity, and shared prosperity are nowhere more tested than in the arena of migration policy. As Europe faces the dual challenge of internal […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 7 minutes The European Union, once hailed as the world’s most ambitious project for peace and prosperity, now finds itself at a crossroads. Beneath the polished veneer of summits and shared institutions, the continent is increasingly divided—not just by economics or culture, but by a swelling tide of political scepticism […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes In recent weeks, the European Union has mainly focused on external threats. From Donald Trump’s return to the White House to growing instability in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, the EU has been preparing for an increasingly uncertain international scenario. However, some of the most pressing challenges […]
