Building Resilience: Lessons from the April 2025 European Blackouts On 28 April 2025 , Spain and Portugal experienced a widespread power outage that disrupted transport, aviation, and essential services, triggering thousands of emergency responses. Southern France and parts of the UK also reported brief power losses earlier in the day. This event was a powerful reminder that large-scale blackouts are no longer just possibilities—they are real risks in today’s interconnected world. For organisations across both the public and private sectors , this blackout underscored the urgency of Business Continuity Planning (BCP) . At Management Solutions and Training Ltd , we specialise in helping businesses prepare for such disruptions, developing resilience-focused strategies and training that ensure operational continuity. Impact Assessment by Duration The effects of a power outage vary greatly depending on its length. Here’s a breakdown of potential consequences over time: 1 H...