Finland to host EU leaders summit on Arctic in September
Finland announced an EU leaders summit on the Arctic to be held in Rovaniemi on Sept 13–14, aiming to strengthen a common EU strategic approach as the region's geopolitical significance grows. The meeting follows high-profile moves that have focused attention on the Arctic, including US president Donald Trump's claims about Greenland and China's sending of a container vessel along an Arctic route. Finnish prime minister Petteri Orpo's office said the summit will bring together key EU leaders and officials to discuss stability, security and sustainable development as melting sea ice opens resources and new maritime routes.
EU leaders will meet in Rovaniemi on Sept 13–14 to discuss Arctic
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Claims by US president Donald Trump about Greenland and a Chinese container vessel have increased focus on the Arctic. The summit follows these events and aims to coordinate EU strategy. Leaders may discuss security, stability and…
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