European leaders urge stronger EU presence in the Arctic
Leaders from 12 European countries met in Rovaniemi, Finland, and issued a joint call for the European Union to take a more strategic and proactive role in the Arctic, citing Moscow's ambitions and increased hybrid activities as a significant long-term threat. Officials including Germany's chancellor and EU foreign policy chief discussed needs such as icebreakers, while von der Leyen floated redirecting some defense spending toward a European icebreaker capability. The summit follows greater competition over melting Arctic routes and resources and comes ahead of a new European Commission Arctic strategy due in a matter of weeks.
Twelve nations urged the EU to strengthen Arctic strategy and capabilities
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The EU adopted its last Arctic policy in 2021. Greenland and Arctic activity have raised tensions. The commission will present a new Arctic strategy soon and countries can influence it.
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