EU in the Arctic: Greater Presence and More Icebreakers
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Representatives of 12 countries meeting in Rovaniemi, Finland, are calling on the European Union to strengthen its presence in the Arctic. The call comes amid growing Russian aggression and US President Donald Trump's statements about annexing Greenland.
European leaders have called on the EU to strengthen its role in the Arctic region at a summit in Finland dedicated to the Arctic. The call comes at a time when the geopolitical importance of the region is growing. In a joint statement, the twelve countries pledged to increase security in the region while at the same time wanting to better exploit its economic potential. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas …
Europe needs icebreakers to strengthen its presence in the Arctic, European foreign policy chief Kaia Kalas said on Tuesday, as the region draws the attention of major powers over climate change. “Given the current situation, but also climate change and the opening of sea lanes, we all agree that we need more icebreakers or ships capable of sailing in very difficult conditions,” Kalas said. She made the statement at a press conference on the sid…
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"Given the current situation, but also climate change and the opening of sea lanes, we all agree that we need more icebreakers or ships capable of sailing in very difficult conditions," he said.
Twelve European countries are calling for greater EU engagement in the Arctic, for reasons such as the growing geopolitical importance of the region and the threat from Russia.
The Rovaniemi summit highlighted Europe's growing concerns about strategic competition in the North, with Finland, Germany and other countries pushing to develop their own Arctic capabilities.
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