Keynote remarks by Commissioner Síkela at the Arctic Circle Assembly(opens in a new tab)
Commissioner Síkela told the Arctic Circle Assembly that he has been tasked with preparing the EU's new Arctic Strategy amid profound change.
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EU Commissioner Síkela Announces New Arctic Strategy
Commissioner Síkela, speaking at the Arctic Circle Assembly, said the EU is preparing a new Arctic Strategy amid profound change. The policy, the first update since 2021, will strengthen the EU’s presence as geopolitical tensions rise and is expected to be released soon.
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Europa Arctic Today Why Europe wants to boost its Arctic presence(opens in a new tab)
EU leaders convened a summit in Rovaniemi, Finland, to reinforce the Arctic’s strategic role and prepare an updated policy, amid growing Russian military activity, while also planning increased monitoring and a European icebreaker fleet.