The EU Finally Gets It, Leading to New Possibilities for Us Comment: While Norway is refusing to adjust its position on the EU, the EU recently adopted a new strategic resolution for the Arctic that could have a major impact on Norway and the High North. Its most notable feature is the recognition of increased militarization in the North.
EU Visit to the Norwegian-Russian Border: “A Threat in This Region Is a Threat to European Security" A delegation from the EU Parliament's Committee on Security and Defense recently visited the Norwegian border town of Kirkenes to gain insights into the hybrid threat landscape. The committee chair emphasizes that the border with Russia is also the EU's Schengen border and that the threats in the North are a European matter.
Members of the European Parliament Call for Peace and Reduced Tension in the Arctic The European Parliament calls for constructive international cooperation in the Arctic while issuing warnings over emerging threats to stability in the region.
Members of the European Parliament Want EU Arctic Policy to Better Reflect Security Concerns The European Commission is currently working on an update of the EU’s Arctic policy and some Members of the European Parliament are concerned about emerging threats to stability in the area.
Analysis: The European Parliament Heading Towards Icy Arctic Waters – Again “The European Parliament’s 2017 Arctic Resolution is an interesting read as one catches a glimpse of the Arctic state of mind of EU policy-makers. However, it is certainly not a document that causes sleepless Arctic nights”, Andreas Raspotnik and Adam Stępień write in this analysis.
