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OR European commission Offered last week double financing in relation to Greenlandwith the amount that exceeds 530 million euros In the multi -year budget structure 2028–2034. This step goes beyond the reinforcement of the autonomous territory Danis And everything applies Arcticwhich is located in the center of commercial and geopolitical interests as Climate change And the melting of the ice reconstructs the geopolitical scene.
OR New Sea Street of the North Now this allows you to transport goods without the use of icebreakers. In 2023 they were recorded 35 million tons cargo through this route, which enters 50% shorter From the traditional passage through Suez. However 53% route passes along its shores RussiaWhich is trying to expand the zone of exclusive economic operation, violating international marine law.
OR ChinaFor his part, he himself is “almost Arctic power” and was opened by 2018 already in 2018 “Polar Road of Silk”The field relations with the EU remain critical, since Beijing is the largest trading partner “27”, with 21.3% of imports Come from there in 2024.
After the invasion Russia To Ukraine In 2022, the militarization of the Arctic intensified. NATO gained an advantage with its integration Finland And she SwedishSomething, that, as the analyst notes Jan Kavaluchifacilitates the United States to upgrade its potential in the region faster.
Researcher Ivan Zanani (Brussels University – VUB) emphasizes the importance of underwater infrastructure, such as fiber -optical cables, and suggests that operation Greenland or other areas of the Arctic as a basis for early prevention and development of aeronautical forces.
Huge Hydrocarbons The Arctic -13% of unused oil and 30% of natural gas around the world is to increase competition. For the EU, access to these resources will strengthen its energy autonomyNevertheless, the trade union still depends on the militaryness of United StatesWhen they face the influence of Russia with the support of China. He himself Donald Trump He openly expressed the intention to annex to Greenland, strengthening American aspirations in this area.
According to Ivan ZananiEurope, in order to overcome its passive role, must continue to invest in Presence and opportunities In the Arctic, such as patrols and fast units. Until then, “27” can use its diplomatic power to maintain speech in the region, which turns into a decisive geopolitical field.