Brussels to keep ban on Arctic oil and gas drilling despite Norwegian pressure
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The European Commission will continue its ban on new oil and gas drilling in the Arctic despite pressure from Norway. This decision is part of the upcoming Northern Neighbourhood strategy update scheduled for October 20.
Euronews has learned that the European Commission will maintain its ban on new oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, ahead of the 20 October announcement of its revamped Northern Neighbourhood strategy.
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