JOINT COMMUNICATION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE
COUNCIL
A safe, stable, sustainable and prosperous Arctic is important not just for the region itself, but
for the European Union (EU) and for the world. The EU has a strategic interest in playing a
key role in the Arctic region.
Eight states have territories in the Arctic: Canada, the Kingdom of Denmark, Finland,
Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden and the United States. Three EU Member States are
therefore also Arctic states, while Iceland and Norway are members of the European
Economic Area. The Arctic is home to several indigenous peoples.
The Arctic region also
includes the Arctic Ocean and its adjacent seas. While the Arctic states have primary
responsibility for tackling issues within their territories, many of the issues affecting the
Arctic region that are discussed in this Joint Communication can be more effectively
addressed through regional or multilateral cooperation. This is why EU engagement is
important.
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