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Can Europe’s energy grid survive war, weather and cyber attacks?

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Can Europe’s energy grid survive war, weather and cyber attacks?
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By Rebecca McLaughlin-Eastham
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Eurelectric’s Kristian Ruby explains why Europe must modernise its energy networks to withstand extreme weather, rising cyber attacks and geopolitical threats in an increasingly electrified future.

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From weather extremes to sabotage and cyber warfare, Europe’s energy grid faces rising threats. Kristian Ruby, Secretary General of Eurelectric, joins Energy Frontiers to explain why more decentralised, interconnected infrastructure is key to future resilience. 

He argues that the war in Ukraine has changed the mindset around energy security and that policymakers must not replace fossil fuel dependence with reliance on rare earth imports. 

As global energy systems shift, Ruby calls for faster planning, smarter regulation, and deeper cooperation—especially ahead of COP30 in Brazil. 

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