European Commission fixes its gaze on Arctic region.

The article reports on the plans of the European Commission to increase its involvement in the Arctic Region. It mentions that the plans aim to exploit untapped oil resources in the region and to protect the Arctic environment for the purpose of strengthening Europe's energy security. It adds that part of the plans are also to strengthen the international efforts of mitigating climate change in the region, as well as identifying the potential areas where support for adaptation must be provided.