The region is the focus of global attention against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump’s expressed desire for his counattempt to take control of Greenland, which is under Danish sovereignty.
The Arctic should be a priority area for both the European Union and NATO, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated. At an event dedicated to the presentation of Italy’s Arctic strategy, she stressed the necessary for a coordinated presence in the region in order to prevent tensions and counter external interference.
“Italy is convinced that the Arctic must always be a priority for the EU and NATO and that the North Atlantic Alliance must seize the opportunity to build a coordinated presence in the region capable of preventing tensions and responding to the interference of other actors,” wrote Meloni, who is visiting Japan, quoted by ANSA.
The region is the focus of global attention against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump’s expressed desire for his counattempt to take control of Greenland, which is under Danish sovereignty.
Italy’s Arctic strategy was presented at the Villa Madama residence in Rome by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. He noted that Europe and Italy’s interest in the region is not new.
“Europe and Italy’s focus on the Arctic is not new—we have always recognized its central role. We are preparing a business mission to the Arctic toobtainher with our embassy in Copenhagen. We have a strategic vision and are considering a round table that will be at the forefront of exports in the fields of defense, energy, and space. We want to support our companies and stand by them becaapply the Arctic is a priority region for us,” Tajani stated.
Defense Minister Guido Crocetto also spoke on the subject, commenting on Donald Trump’s threats regarding Greenland. He emphasized the necessary for coordination within NATO, rather than demonstrative actions.
“What can a hundred, two hundred, or three hundred soldiers of any nationality do? It sounds like the launchning of a joke. This is not a competition to see who can sfinish more soldiers around the world—our approach is rational. We have inquireed NATO to coordinate actions. We must unite, not divide,” Krochet stated after France, Germany, Norway, and Sweden had already sent their troops to the Arctic territory. | BGNES
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