29/01/2021 (Agence Europe) – The European Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) published on 26 January the summary of the results of the public consultation on the future of the European Union’s Arctic Policy (see EUROPE 12532/20). The EU’s current Arctic policy is based on three pillars: (1) combating climate change and protecting the environment, (2) promoting sustainable development, and (3) strengthening international cooperation. The overwhelming majority of responses to the consultation confirmed the relevance of current priorities for the Arctic. The EU has an important role to play in making the Arctic safe, stable, sustainable, and prosperous, including through enhanced international cooperation, says the Commission. Link to the report: http://bit.ly/3t73Mub (LC)