The EU upholds Arctic oil drilling ban despite Norwegian pressure

The European Commission confirms the ban on new Arctic oil drilling.

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This decision is part of the revised Northern Neighbourhood strategy announced on October 20.

Norway, Europe’s top oil producer, had lobbied for a relaxation of the rules.

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