EU's New Arctic Strategy: Taking on Russia and China in the High North

Europe says it will no longer be a bystander in the Arctic. The EU's new Arctic strategy promises more surveillance, stronger protection for critical infrastructure, and greater capacity to operate in the region's harsh conditions. The plan aims to counter Russia's and China's growing influence in the strategically vital area. But how quickly can Brussels turn those plans into action, and is it already too late to catch up with Russia and China? DW correspondent Lucia Schulten reports from the region, with further insights from Rebecca Pincus, Senior Fellow for Transatlantic Security. The segment examines the challenges and opportunities of the EU's Arctic ambitions, from funding to coordination among member states. It provides a comprehensive overview of a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.