Press Release: A new integrated EU policy for the Arctic adopted

The High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini and the European Commission adopted on 27 April 2016 a policy proposal to guide the actions of the European Union in the Arctic region.

The European Union would step up its existing action and engagement in the region with 39 actions focussing on climate change, environmental protection, sustainable development and international cooperation. The particular importance of research, science and innovation was reflected across these priority areas.

• Primary Source

European Commission: DG Communication: RAPID: MEMO/16/1540, 27.04.16: An Integrated EU policy for the Arctic – Frequently Asked Questions http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-16-1540_en.htm

EurActiv, 27.04.16: EU wants to boost Arctic ties with Russia despite Ukraine tensions http://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/eu-wants-to-boost-arctic-ties-with-russia-despite-ukraine-tensions/

EU: EEAS: Top Story, 27.04.16: EU launches a new integrated policy for the Arctic http://eeas.europa.eu/top_stories/2016/270416_arctic_policy-joint-declaration-day_en.htm

Deutsche Welle, 27.04.16: European Union proposes 39-point policy plan for the Arctic http://dw.com/p/1Iddr

ESO: Background information: The EU and the Arctic Council http://www.europeansources.info/record/the-eu-and-the-arctic-council/

Website: Arctic Council http://www.arctic-council.org/index.php/en/

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EU: EEAS / European Commission: JOIN (2016)21: Joint Communication ... An integrated European Union policy for the Arctic http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?qid=1479844844901&uri=CELEX:52016JC0021

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