The expansion of Russia's influence in the Arctic and its adversarial actions have highlighted the need for the European Union (EU) to strengthen its Arctic policy. At a summit held in Rovaniemi, 12 EU countries, including Finland, urged the EU to play a more strategic and proactive role in the Arctic region. As global warming opens up new sea routes and increases access to natural resources, international interest in the Arctic is growing. The EU is expected to announce a new strategy for the Arctic in the coming weeks, with Finland calling for the inclusion of icebreaker capabilities.
