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- 1EU Ocean Act framed as security turning point▼A watershed moment: The role of the Ocean Act in advancing the EU’s environmental, economic and military security
The European Policy Centre argues the EU's proposed Ocean Act could be a watershed moment, advancing not only environmental protection but also the bloc's economic and military security. The think-tank's analysis links ocean governance to broader strategic interests, positioning seas as central to Europe's defence and economic resilience alongside climate goals.
- 2New Ocean Strategy Criticised as Waste of Taxpayer Money●Let's talk about that new "ocean strategy." It sounds like a perfect example of big government wasting taxpayer dollars.
A newly announced government ocean strategy is drawing criticism for its spending priorities. Opponents point to $1.2 billion allocated for drones, body cameras for conservation officers, and research into propeller noise, arguing the money would be better spent elsewhere. Critics frame the plan as an example of big government wasting taxpayer dollars, while supporters of the strategy have yet to respond in detail.