The security of the Arctic region remains a key priority for the European Union, according to a joint statement released by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa. The statement follows the recent appointment by the United States of a special envoy to Greenland, with the aim of strengthening ties between the island and the US.
Von der Leyen and Costa emphasised that respect for national borders and sovereignty are fundamental principles under international law, which are essential for the European Union as well as for countries worldwide. They affirmed that the EU stands in full solidarity with both Denmark and the people of Greenland.
Should Arctic sovereignty prioritize indigenous rights or geopolitical power?
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