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Europe plans undersea cable link to Greenland with future expansion to Canada and Japan (international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu)
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  • Pan-Arctic Cable: The EU will support secure, resilient submarine cable connectivity linking Greenland directly to Europe, with potential future extensions towards Canada and Japan. This project builds on existing EU investments and international digital partnerships.

  • IRIS² Arctic Connectivity: Developed by the EU, IRIS² will provide secure satellite connectivity for government communications, with additional satellites planned to expand coverage across the Arctic in cooperation with EU countries and partners.

  • EU Polar Research Hub : A new EU Polar Research Hub will strengthen the link between science and policy. By reinforcing the European Polar Coordination Office, it will better connect research, observation and scientific infrastructure, improve access to research resources and strengthen coordination including with Indigenous Peoples.

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[–] 2 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Because it costs them more when it's not beside their military base.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 week ago (1 child)

    When has cost of espionage been an issue for them? They just say they needed 5 new toilet seats and it covers the cost of the operation.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 week ago

    It doesn't, but that isn't the point. The point is to make it as expensive as possible, not to prevent it happening. Why let them do espionage for cheap, when you could make them spend more?

    Americans love paying for the dumbest shit with their tax dollars. May as well make sure it costs an extra five bucks.

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