EU: High North Policy Coalescing

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution titled: “A sustainable EU policy for the High North” (P7_TA-PROV(2011)0024). Therein, MPs respond to the increasing stake of the EU in the Arctic through its Arctic member states; Denmark, Sweden and Finland, while recognizing the ongoing work in several other partnerships. Considering the contribution that the EU and its Member States are making through research and funding, as well as the impact of respective legislation on the environment, climate, and fisheries, it is concluded that the EU requires a structure to ensure a coherent, coordinated and integrated policy approach.