Recommendation for the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on the EU’s diplomatic strategy and geopolitical cooperation in the Arctic

What is this about?

• The EU aims to enhance its diplomatic and geopolitical engagement in the Arctic to ensure regional stability and sustainable development.
• In response to increasing militarization by Russia and China’s growing influence, cooperation with NATO allies will be strengthened to counter hybrid threats.
• Climate protection and the preservation of fragile ecosystems are central, with a focus on including indigenous communities and their traditional knowledge.
• The EU seeks to safeguard critical infrastructure like undersea cables and enforce international law, particularly the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
• Strategic partnerships with Arctic states will secure resource supplies and boost the region’s economic resilience.