If the accession of Iceland to the European Union occurs, the EU will increase its Arctic influence and possibly gain permanent observer status in the Arctic Council.
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It has three (and if the accession of Iceland to the European Union occurs, potentially four) Arctic Council states amongst its members.
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The European Union has an important role to play in supporting the successful Arctic co-operation and in helping to meet the challenges that now confront the region.
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