EU eyes Arctic resources to cut dependence on China
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- DW Top Storiesseen 17 Sept, 08:08description edited
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Russia’s aggression, Trump’s threats against Greenland and the race for critical raw materials are pushing the Arctic to the top of Europe’s agenda.Russia's aggression, Trump's threats against Greenland and the race for critical raw materials are pushing the Arctic to the top of Europe's agenda.
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Tue, 1 September 2026
2 reports- euronews.com12:33
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The EU’s growing dependence on the Arctic’s resources is forcing Brussels to view the region through the prism of economic security and supply chain resilience – but the rights and living conditions of indigenous and local communities could suffer. #EuropeNews
- Index.hr (Croatia)19:07first to report
EU PLANIRA iskoristiti sirovine s Arktika, poput rijetkih metala, kako bi smanjila ovisnost o Kini. Plan uključuje novi prerađivački centar, ali postavlja i pitanja o pravima autohtonih zajednica.
Sat, 12 September 2026
1 report- France Info (France)13:08
Grand reportage, invités et actualité européenne sont au sommaire de ce magazine d'information, présenté par Eléonore Gay et diffusé le dimanche à midi sur France 3 ainsi que le jeudi en fin de soirée sur France 2.
Sun, 13 September 2026
5 reports- Tagesschau (Germany)00:03
Die Arktis wirkt wie eine Region am Rand der Welt - und wird doch immer wichtiger: militärisch und wirtschaftlich. Das sieht auch die EU so und trifft sich zu Beratungen in Finnland - auch Kanzler Merz ist dabei. Von Christina Nagel.
- Japan Times01:11
EU leaders are meeting in Rovaniemi, Finland, to discuss the bloc's influence in the area as the U.S., Russia and China seek to gain a foothold.
- Die Zeit (Germany)03:33
Die Arktis wird geopolitisch immer wichtiger. EU-Staats- und Regierungschefs beraten deshalb über die künftige Arktisstrategie. Auch Kanzler Friedrich Merz ist dabei.
- France Info (France)08:51
L’Arctique se réchauffe trois à quatre fois plus vite que le reste de la planète. Alors que sa banquise fond et que de nouvelles routes maritimes s’ouvrent, les dirigeants européens se réunissent dimanche et lundi en Finlande pour renforcer leur coopération dans cette région stratégique.
- France Info (France)09:54
La Finlande accueille aujourd’hui et demain un sommet des dirigeants de l’Union européenne consacré à l’Arctique. Une région où les tensions géopolitiques s’exacerbent, sous la pression des Etats-Unis, mais aussi de la Russie et de la Chine. Les défis sont nombreux et l'Union européenne peaufine sa stratégie.
Mon, 14 September 2026
25 reports- Die Zeit (Germany)01:15
Kai Sauer, finnischer Botschafter in Berlin, befürchtet gestiegenes Interesse Chinas und Russlands an neuen Seewegen in der Arktis. Er hofft, dass die EU darauf reagiere.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)03:32News: Söders vergiftete Ratschläge an Merz, Arktis-Gipfel der EU, Trump spielt KI-Warnungen herunter
Markus Söder gibt sich loyal und ehrgeizig zugleich. Die Arktis bietet Friedrich Merz willkommene Ablenkung. Und die KI-Zauberlehrlinge rufen vergeblich nach dem Meister. Das ist die Lage am Montagmorgen.
- Index.hr (Croatia)06:52
ČELNICI Europske unije danas se sastaju na sjeveru Finske kako bi razgovarali o jačanju prisutnosti EU-a na Arktiku, regiji čija geopolitička i gospodarska važnost posljednjih godina snažno raste.
- Die Zeit (Germany)06:53
- tportal (Croatia)06:54
Čelnici Europske unije sastaju se u ponedjeljak na sjeveru Finske kako bi razgovarali o tome kako ojačati prisutnost Unije na Arktiku, regiji u kojoj su geopolitičke napetosti posljednjih mjeseci dosegnule vrhunac
- Libération (France)09:16
Les dirigeants de l’Union européenne se réunissent ce lundi 14 septembre pour évoquer une stratégie commune, quelques mois après les menaces de Trump sur le Groenland. La région suscite aussi l’intérêt de la Russie et la Chine.
- DW Top Stories09:32
European leaders are meeting over shipping, resources and security in the region amid pressure from the US, China and Russia. The EU sees the Arctic as key to its future security as melting ice makes it more accessible.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)10:04
Moscow views the Arctic as a key area in global competition between states, and its growing activity, including missile tests in the Far North, confirms this.
- Die Zeit (Germany)10:04
Finnlands Ministerpräsident hat Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz beim Arktis-Gipfel den Rücken gestärkt. Er sieht Merz trotz innenpolitischer Krise als verlässlichen Partner.
- Le Figaro (France)11:52
Le sommet des 13 et 14 septembre, dans la ville de Rovaniemi, vise «à renforcer l’approche stratégique commune de l’UE vis-à-vis de la région arctique», avait déclaré le premier ministre finlandais Petteri Orpo.
- El Mundo (Spain)13:24
"Habida cuenta de la situación actual, pero también del cambio climático y de la apertura de las rutas marítimas, todos estamos de acuerdo en que necesitamos más rompehielos o buques capaces de navegar en estas condiciones tan difíciles" Leer
- Die Zeit (Germany)13:40
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz warnt beim Arktis-Gipfel davor, dem Streit um seine Person zu viel Gewicht beizumessen. Europas Sicherheit müsse im Fokus der Politik stehen.
- Tagesschau (Germany)13:43
Schifffahrtsrouten, Bodenschätze und Sicherheitspolitik: Deutschland und weitere europäische Staaten fordern eine stärkere Rolle der EU in der Arktis - vor allem wegen der Bedrohung aus Moskau.
- France Info (France)14:06
Ces pays, parmi lesquels la France, se sont réunis lors d'un sommet en Finlande, à l'issue duquel aucune décision officielle n'a été prise. Ils estiment que la Russie constitue une "menace importante et durable".
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)14:07
Im lappländischen Rovaniemi treffen sich Friedrich Merz und andere Regierungschefs zum ersten „Arktischen Gipfel“. Russland ist hier nicht weit – und manche sprechen schon von einem Schlachtfeld der Zukunft.
- Index.hr (Croatia)14:10
DVANAEST europskih zemalja upozorilo je da Rusija predstavlja dugoročnu prijetnju na Arktiku i pozvalo EU da ojača svoju prisutnost, nadzor i ulaganja u infrastrukturu u toj strateški važnoj regiji.
- naharnet.com14:15
European leaders were meeting Monday to discuss growing competition in the Arctic, where global warming is opening new shipping routes, governments are vying for vast natural resources and a Russian military buildup is heightening security...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:43
Several EU member states, including foreign policy chief, meet in Finland for European Arctic Summit
- Die Zeit (Germany)15:49
Beim Arktisgipfel ruft der Bundeskanzler zum Zusammenhalt auf. Seine europäischen Kollegen stärken Merz den Rücken. Und: Warum die Rechtsextremen in Schweden verlieren.
- Tagesschau (Germany)16:28
Mit dem Klimawandel verändert sich die Bedeutung der Arktis - wirtschaftlich und sicherheitspolitisch. Darauf will die EU reagieren. Ein Gipfel in Finnland sollte den Anfang machen. Von A. Meyer-Feist.
- Al Jazeera English17:30
Europe racing Russia, China and US to seize security and economic opportunities.
- DW Top Stories19:28
Russia's aggression, Trump's threats against Greenland and the race for critical raw materials are pushing the Arctic to the top of Europe's agenda.
- DW Top Stories19:28edited after publishing
Russia's aggression, Trump's threats against Greenland and the race for critical raw materials are pushing the Arctic to the top of Europe's agenda.
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- dw.com14 Sept, 19:28their copy
- Die Zeit (Germany)20:20
Beim EU-Arktis-Gipfel in Finnland haben europäische Länder über die Strategie in der Region beraten. In der Abschlusserklärung fordern sie eine stärkere Präsenz der EU.
- Japan Times22:15
As sea ice melts, Russia, China and the U.S. have ramped up activity in the region, racing to claim natural resources and new maritime routes.
Tue, 15 September 2026
1 report- Vecernji list (Croatia)16:46
Trump želi Grenland i što dalje na sjever, Rusija je sve agresivnija i na Arktiku, a i Kinu zanimaju tamošnje sirovine. Vrijeme je da se i Europljani dogovore koja je njihova politika.
Tue, 22 September 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)03:26
- Top US diplomat holds talks with foreign ministers of Canada and Nordic states on Arctic security and with Bolivia's Paz on economic stabilization and regional security cooperation
Wed, 23 September 2026
1 report- Index.hr (Croatia)19:35
ENERGETSKA kriza, jačanje krajnje desnice, ruska prijetnja, Trumpova politika i sve snažnija kineska konkurencija otvaraju pitanja o budućnosti Europe.
Tue, 29 September 2026
2 reports- Google News - Europe query08:26
Why Europe wants to boost its Arctic presence The Conversation
- Google News - Europe query16:41
From Greenland to the Falklands: Where Do Europe’s Strategic Interests End? Geopolitical Monitor
Wed, 7 October 2026
1 report- El País (Spain)15:19
Felipe VI asiste a una demostración militar desde Rovaniemi, en Finlandia, puerta de entrada al círculo polar ártico
Thu, 8 October 2026
2 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)22:45
Foreign ministers discuss 'Arctic affairs, security and defence, shared geopolitical priorities, and opportunities to strengthen trade, investment and innovation partnerships'
- Anadolu Agency (AA)23:11
'The Arctic is not simply a strategic frontier, it is a homeland,' says Canadian foreign minister
Fri, 9 October 2026
1 report- France Info (France)09:38
Grand reportage, invités et actualité européenne sont au sommaire de ce magazine d'information, présenté par Eléonore Gay et diffusé le dimanche à midi sur France 3 ainsi que le jeudi en fin de soirée sur France 2.
Fri, 16 October 2026
1 report- Bloomberg Politics16:08
The European Union will launch an Arctic surveillance program in 2027, part of a broader push to improve regional ties and counter growing US and Russian ambitions.
Mon, 19 October 2026
3 reports- Google News - Europe query09:20
Close, connected and critical to our future. This is the Arctic. Europe’s Northern Neighborhood. Tomorrow, we’re presenting a new Strategy for our common geographical and political space. X
- Google News - Europe query10:10
EU seeks secure Arctic link to Asia via Greenland and Canada Euronews.com
- tportal (Croatia)19:36
Europska unija planira podmorskim telekomunikacijskim kabelom izravno povezati Grenland s Europom, a dugoročno razmatra i vezu preko Kanade do Japana i Južne Koreje. Plan je dio nacrta nove arktičke strategije, u koji je uvid imao Euronews, a cilj mu je osigurati pouzdaniji prijenos podataka i smanjiti europsku ovisnost o infrastrukturi pod tuđim nadzorom
Tue, 20 October 2026
27 reports- Google News - Europe query01:35
EU unveils strategy to bolster Arctic presence amid pressure from Russia and the US France 24
- Politico Europe04:05
The Arctic is becoming a geopolitical battleground — and the EU wants a bigger role. The European Commission is unveiling a new strategy focused on security, as Russia builds up its military presence, China explores new shipping routes, and Donald Trump’s Greenland ambitions raise tensions. Also on the show, hosts Zoya Sheftalovich and Nick Vinocur […]
- Google News - Europe query04:12
Europe changes tack on Arctic oil and gas as Russia, China and US vie for influence Firstpost
- Tagesschau (Germany)04:27
Lange galt die Arktis als Region mit wenigen Spannungen. Doch die geopolitische Lage hat sich grundlegend geändert, und auch der Klimawandel betrifft den hohen Norden. Eine neue EU-Strategie soll dem Rechnung tragen. Von A. Bartram.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)10:29
Durch den Nordatlantik verlaufen Öl- und Gaspipelines sowie Unterwasserkabel. Die Nato-Staaten müssen mehr tun, um die Infrastruktur vor Angriffen Russlands zu schützen, fordert Norwegens Ex-Premierministerin Erna Solberg.
- Tagesschau (Germany)10:44
Was in der Arktis klimatisch, wirtschaftlich und militärisch geschieht, ist von enormer Bedeutung für Europa - dieser Erkenntnis will die EU nun Taten folgen lassen. Heute will sie eine Strategie für die Region vorstellen. Von T. Spickhofen.
- Novinky (Czechia)12:46
Rusko podle šéfky Evropské komise Ursuly von der Leyenové obnovuje svou vojenskou přítomnost v Arktidě a mění bezpečnostní situaci v regionu. Evropská unie proto musí změnit svůj strategický postoj. Hodnoty, které byly základem bezpečnosti v regionu, již nelze brát jako samozřejmost, řekla předsedkyně Evropské komise.
- Google News - Europe query13:26
An EU strategy for a rapidly changing Arctic European Commission
- Google News - Europe query13:29
EU unveils a new Arctic push as global warming and security threats reshape the region AP News
- South China Morning Post13:31
The European Commission has presented an updated strategy for the Arctic as climate change and rapidly melting ice open up the remote but resource-rich region. “With Russia and China increasing their footprint and ambition, the Arctic has become a front line of global power competition,” said European Union foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas on Tuesday. With the new strategy, the commission aims for the EU to keep pace with rivals as new shipping routes and mining opportunities, including for...
- Google News - Europe query13:37
EU unveils a new Arctic push as global warming and security threats reshape the region The Washington Post
- El Mundo (Spain)13:48
Bruselas quiere aumentar su presencia militar e influencia económica sobre una zona en la que Moscú y Pekín hace tiempo que ya pusieron sus ojos, y en la que también Trump tiene grandes intereses Leer
- El País (Spain)14:02
Bruselas presenta su nueva estrategia regional, más enfocada a los riesgos geoestratégicos que provoca el deshielo en una región donde Rusia, China y EE UU quieren ampliar su presencia
- euronews.com14:34
The EU’s revamped Arctic strategy puts security at its core, citing growing Russian and Chinese activity in the region. It focuses on ramping up European security capabilities, military mobility with NATO, icebreakers, satellite surveillance, and a maritime security hub.
- Google News - Europe query15:05
Europe's Northern Neighbourhood – A New Strategy for the Arctic: Remarks by High Representative Kallas at the press conference EEAS
- Tagesschau (Germany)15:38
Die neue Arktis-Strategie der Europäischen Kommission macht deutlich: Die EU will ihre Präsenz dort verstärken, wo die "tektonischen Platten der Geopolitik aufeinanderprallen", wie Kommissionschefin von der Leyen sagt. Von Thomas Spickhofen.
- Google News - Europe query15:55
The Arctic is Europe’s neighbourhood: time to shape its future with our partners Renew Europe
- Le Monde English15:56
Under a new plan announced Tuesday, Brussels wants to bolster surveillance in the region by enhancing satellite monitoring and setting up a 'maritime security' hub.
- iDNES (Czechia)16:06
Rusko podle předsedkyně Evropské komise Ursuly von der Leyenové obnovuje svou vojenskou přítomnost v Arktidě, uplatňuje vůči sousedům hybridní strategie a mění bezpečnostní situaci v regionu, což má dopad na Evropskou unii. Ta proto musí jednat a změnit svůj strategický přístup. Von der Leyenová to v úterý řekla ve Štrasburku, kde Komise představila novou Arktickou strategii.
1 reprint
- iRozhlas (Czechia)20 Oct, 13:55their copy
- N1 Info (Croatia)16:21
Europska komisija predstavila je u utorak novu strategiju za Arktik kojom želi osigurati da EU održi korak s konkurentima u trenutku kada postaju dost
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- tportal (Croatia)20 Oct, 23:00their copy
- DW Top Stories16:44
The EU unveiled its priorities in the Arctic as it vies with Russia, China and the US for influence. EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas said drone incursions, GPS jamming and cable sabotage undermine Arctic security.
- Politico Europe16:47
As melting ice opens new routes and access to resources in the North, the EU wants piece of the cake.
- Channel News Asia18:08
“The Arctic is one place where the tectonic plates of geopolitics are colliding,” said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
- Al Jazeera English20:05
The new strategy shifts the bloc's focus from long-term climate concerns to urgent security measures.
- Google News - Europe query20:13
EU revises Arctic strategy as pressure from Russia, US grows Al Jazeera
- Google News - Europe query20:32
European Union unveils new Arctic strategy DW.com
- grenadachronicle.com21:26
The European Commission has unveiled a new Arctic strategy for the European Union that lists security and resilience first among four priorities, alongside
Wed, 21 October 2026
7 reports- ČT24 (Czechia)04:30
Evropská komise představila novou arktickou strategii ve stínu geopolitického soupeření v regionu, ve kterém žije na půl milionu unijních občanů ze Švédska, Dánska a Finska. Předsedkyně EK Ursula von der Leyenová upozornila na posilování ruské vojenské přítomnosti v oblasti. Nejen o tom, jak hodlá Evropská unie hájit své zájmy v nejsevernější části planety, mluvila zpravodajka ČT Barbora Maxová s eurokomisařem Jozefem Síkelou, který měl přípravu strategie na starosti.
- Google News - Europe query07:52
Remarks by EU High Representative Kallas at the press conference on Europe's Northern Neighbourhood – A New Strategy for the Arctic EEAS
- Bloomberg Politics11:25
Norway sees the European Union’s new Arctic strategy rewarding its intense lobbying efforts over polar oil drilling.
- South China Morning Post13:00
Europe should work with Beijing to develop shipping through the Arctic rather than trying to advance its transatlantic security alliance by framing China as a threat linked to Russia. That was the assessment of Chinese analysts following the release of the European Union’s Arctic policy on Tuesday. In addition to identifying Russia as its main threat, the policy warns of Beijing’s growing strategic ambitions in the European Arctic through its deepening alignment with Moscow. “With our new...
- Google News - Europe query13:00
Is China a Russia-allied Arctic threat to Europe or a potential polar partner? South China Morning Post
- Google News - Europe query13:00
Is China a Russia-allied Arctic threat to Europe or a potential polar partner? South China Morning Post
- Anadolu Agency (AA)13:23
New strategy puts greater emphasis on security, strategic infrastructure, economic cooperation alongside climate protection
Thu, 22 October 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:45
Arctic has become 'front line' in global power competition as Russia and China expanded their 'footprint and ambition,' said EU foreign policy chief
Fri, 23 October 2026
2 reports- Google News - Europe query10:07
Meeting Arctic security threats: Do Europe’s new strategies make sense? Chatham House
- Google News - Europe query15:00
Weekend video: Europe joins the race for Arctic power and resources Arctic Today