EU's Diplomatic and Geopolitical Strategy in the Arctic

by name voted on 26.11.2025

Summary

This report recommends an updated EU strategy for the Arctic to counter geopolitical tensions, protect critical infrastructure, and support Indigenous rights amidst rapid climate change.

10 26.11.2025

Report

energy

science

transport

environment

human rights

social policy

diplomatic relations

public administration

international relations

information technology and data processing

Key points

Addressing the growing military presence of Russia and China in the Arctic region.
Ensuring all economic activities follow strict environmental standards to prevent ecological damage.
Protecting essential underwater infrastructure, including energy pipelines and digital communication cables.
Strengthening security cooperation with NATO allies to defend against hybrid threats like GPS jamming.

Vote

PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

NI

ESN

Total

Speeches

25 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

Andreas SCHIEDER

Andreas SCHIEDER

S&D

1:17 min

18. EU’s diplomatic strategy and geopolitical cooperation in the Arctic (debate)

Rihards KOLS

ECR

1:48 min

18. EU’s diplomatic strategy and geopolitical cooperation in the Arctic (debate)

Documents (PDFs)

REPORT on a European Parliament recommendation to 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 DRAFT REPORT on the 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 EU’s diplomatic strategy and geopolitical cooperation in the Arctic

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