1. Northern Sea Route Infrastructure
Security implications from a European security and defense perspective
Commander Andreas Hildenbrand
George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies,
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

2. The Arctic is important to the European Union because it is in the Arctic
Consequence:
EU norms,
Legislation and
Standards are valid for the Arctic
For the NSR:
Safety of shipping
Off-shore drilling
Environmental Protections

3. EU Arctic Interest
Europe’s Interest in the NSR
Connectivity between Europe and Asia
Development in a sustainable way
Should be based on international law, norms and common rules

4. EU Global Security Strategy
Arctic should remain an area of peace, security and low tension Cooperation ensured by the Arctic Council

5. EU Maritime Strategy 2016
Maritime capability development in the Arctic
Use of EU Member States’ Icebreakers in the region
Arctic shipping safety via satellite systems
Strict application of UNCLOS