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Von der Leyen: EU-US Share Common Interest in Arctic Security

Published January 23, 2026, 05:03
Von der Leyen: EU-US Share Common Interest in Arctic Security

The European Union and the United States share a common interest in Arctic security, primarily through NATO, according to statements by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa following an emergency summit on transatlantic relations. The EU intends to strengthen its role in the region, with investments in equipment suitable for the Arctic, such as a European icebreaker, and by strengthening security agreements with countries in the area. Furthermore, the EU will continue to support Greenland and protect its interests, while the announcement of avoiding new US tariffs on Europe is considered positive.