Finnish Prime Minister Antti Rinne said that "the EU needs to develop a policy for the Arctic”, on Friday 5 July in Helsinki, following the European Commission's visit to Helsinki to launch Finland's Presidency of the Council of the EU.
"The importance of the Arctic has increased due to climate change, an increase in economic activity, the opening of new transport routes, and the increased geopolitical role of the region. As a result, the Arctic will continue to grow in importance with...