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First Light Wed 21 Oct 2026

In today's edition

1The EU's Arctic strategy puts security first

2London approves the Jackdaw gas field

3UK inflation rises to 3.5% in September

4Witkoff heads to Moscow for talks with Putin

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Sample story

Brussels heads north

For years, Brussels filed the Arctic under climate. Its updated Arctic strategy puts security at the centre, next to the climate work it was already doing there. Russia's military build-up in the High North, new shipping routes opened by melting ice and Washington's interest in Greenland are all behind the shift.

What it means for your businessShipyards, mining, logistics and cable operators with a Nordic footprint: the funding calls and procurement that follow will land in your sector first. The time to talk to the Commission is before the calls are written.

SourcesEuropean Commission · Politico Europe · Le Monde · Deutsche Welle · Al Jazeera
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