Germany's Arctic Policy Calls for More Restrictions in the Arctic and Receives Mixed Reactions Some fear the new Arctic policy guidelines, if adopted by the EU, could have consequences for businesses operating in the Arctic. Other applauds the Germans for making commitments and addressing how they can contribute to solve global issues.
- We do not consider Russia a threat, we consider it a concern. - Our presence in the Arctic is important to keep the region conflict free. Because without stability in the Arctic, development opportunities will come to a halt, says the US' Ambassador to Norway.
Op-ed: Quo vadis Arctic? The European Union and its Northern Neighbourhood The EU’s Arctic endeavour has certainly not produced any resounding success; however, despite concerns about its legitimacy in the Arctic, the EU has, and will continue to have, a large role to play in its Northern Neighbourhood, say researchers Andreas Raspotnik and Andreas Østhagen in this op-ed.
