European Parliament members adopted a resolution on 26 November 2025 urging a robust, security‑oriented strategy for the Arctic, where geopolitical competition is increasing. The motion passed 510 votes in favour, 75 against and 80 abstentions. MEPs warned that Russia’s maritime restructuring, including the new Maritime Collegium, and China’s growing interest heighten tensions and threaten regional stability. They called for stronger EU‑NATO cooperation, especially with the United States, to contain Russian and Chinese influence. The resolution also stresses protecting Arctic submarine cables and pipelines, tightening sanctions, and upholding the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. It highlights the need to involve indigenous peoples in adaptation plans and encourages deeper economic ties with Norway, Iceland and Greenland.
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