Disaster in Europe: millions without electricity - what Bremen is now planning!

On May 11, 2025, there was a massive power failure in Spain, Portugal and Southwest France, which significantly impaired public life. Millions of people were cut off from the outside world for several hours, while the exact causes of the failure remain unclear. The uncertainty beyond the effects extended beyond the directly affected areas.

experts assume that a nationwide power failure in Germany and especially in Bremen is not to be expected. The Federal Office for Population Protection and Disaster aid describes the power supply in Germany as one of the safest in Europe, and the SWB energy supplier estimates that longer failures in Bremen are unlikely. The power grid in Bremen is redundant, which means that failures can be compensated for by other lines.

preventive measures and recommendations

The civil protection authority in Bremen is in close exchange with the environmental department and the network operator Wesernetz. Due to investments in emergency power supply, communication channels and operations locations, numerous precautions were taken. Emergency generators are available to supply important public institutions in an emergency, while the drinking water supply is secured for several days. Hospitals in Bremen also have an emergency power supply.

To prepare for a possible power failure, the following recommendations are given: create a wood stock, create alternative heating sources, and have candles, cash and supplies of food and water ready for at least three days. In addition, it is advisable to charge batteries regularly and buy a battery or crank radio.

Rene Funk, Vice President of the Federal Office for Population Protection and Disaster Aid, emphasizes the increase in attacks on German infrastructures and calls for private provision for power failures. He indicates the dangers of hybrid attacks, especially states such as Russia, China and Iran, which aim at the sabotage of supply facilities.

radio recommends to create households to create supplies for at least three days that should also contain battery -operated light sources, durable foods and cash reserves. A long -lasting power failure could result in far -reaching consequences, such as the failure of light and refrigerators as well as possibly the water supply. Public transport as well as internet and telephone networks could also be affected. In an emergency, the civil protection authorities coordinate the necessary reactions and ensure that Germany is prepared for emergencies.

Overall, it shows that preventive measures and emergency plans exist in many areas, but improvements are necessary to prepare the population comprehensively for possible power failures, such as Buten and Binnen Blackout-News.de report.