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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 5m

At the AI Summit in Dublin today, my message was clear: Europe must build its own AI capabilities, keep AI under human control and put it to work across our economy. With the Irish Presidency we launched the European AI Innovation Month: nearly 100 events across Europe. 🚀

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 23h

Against the backdrop of Russia’s continued war of aggression against Ukraine, an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape and Ukraine’s EU accession process, we reaffirmed our determination to jointly address persistent and evolving cyber threats. link.europa.eu/GBch6x

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EU and Ukraine deepen cooperation on cyber security at 5th Cyber Dialogue

On 9 October, the European Union and Ukraine held their 5th Cyber Dialogue, in Brussels.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 23h

Closer to Ukraine through deeper cooperation on cybersecurity. Our 5th EU–Ukraine Cyber Dialogue in Brussels, was an important opportunity to discuss operational cybersecurity cooperation, alignment with EU norms and policies, cyber defence and diplomacy, including sanctions.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 12/10/2026

In Sofia 🇧🇬 Meetings with PM Rumen Radev and Minister Ivan Vassilev, a visit to EnduroSat with Deputy PM Atanas Pekanov, and a roundtable with tech companies at Sofia Tech Park. Europe has the innovation. Now our companies need room to scale.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 09/10/2026

AI capabilities are advancing rapidly. With a strong legal framework, decisive enforcement and the best scientific minds guiding our work, we can lead the way in ensuring safe and secure AI.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 09/10/2026

Today, I hosted a special meeting of the Scientific Panel on AI to discuss recent AI incidents. The panel has been investigating recent incidents involving loss of control over AI systems, and has prepared a set of questions for the companies that developed the models involved.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 06/10/2026

Today’s plenary debate in the EP on KIDS Act shown the determination to make the online world a safer place for children & generations to come. Protecting children online is one of this Commission's top priorities. Children's attention must not be a commodity.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 01/10/2026

October means European Cybersecurity Month! Today’s Eurobarometer shows high awareness, but everyday habits need to catch up: 3 in 4 EU employees encountered suspicious emails, messages or links at work in the six months before the survey. Let’s turn awareness into action.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 17/09/2026

Going forward, an autonomous social media account would require children to be 15. For 13-14 year-olds, parents could set up mini accounts with limited features and screen time, while keeping full oversight.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 17/09/2026

The KIDS ACT is built on: ✅ Age limits for social media ✅ Safety by design, ✅ Privacy-preserving age verification ✅ Effective enforcement, building on existing DSA and AI Act structures An important step towards a safer online world for our children.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 17/09/2026

Today, together with President Von der Leyen, we presented the EU KIDS ACT. This changes the way services for minors are built, making them safe by design. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 14/09/2026

Security, Ukraine, competitiveness, trade and partnerships, and safer online spaces for everyone. Tune in on Wednesday at 9 AM as President Von der Leyen delivers her State of the Union address, setting out concrete steps to shape Europe’s future. link.europa.eu/xRM4FD

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 31/08/2026

ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox, will now be held to a higher standard of scrutiny and accountability in the EU, in line with their large impact on our citizens and society.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 31/08/2026

We designated ChatGPT as a VLOSE and Reddit and Roblox as VLOPs under the DSA. These services indicated that they reach at least 45M average monthly users in the EU and thus meet the threshold for designation. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

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Commission designates ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox under Digital Services Act

Today, the Commission has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine (VLOSE), as well as Reddit and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs), under the Digital Services Act (DSA).

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 16/07/2026

Today, we issued 2 sets of binding specification measures to Google under the DMA. With these measures, we aim to support innovation & diversity in the EU by enabling fair competition in the markets for AI assistants on Android devices & search engines. link.europa.eu/d77q4y

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 15/07/2026

Today, we held the 3rd meeting of the EU–India Trade & Technology Council, strengthening our partnership across a wide range of areas. From India’s association with Horizon Europe and cooperation on semiconductors, HPC & AI, to the launch of the Startup Partnership & more.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 13/07/2026

We need age-appropriate restrictions on platforms. This is not about whether children can access social media. It is about when social media can access our children. For a safer start online for every child ↓ link.europa.eu/NR9c9h

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 07/07/2026

The urgency is clear. That is why we are putting forward a plan to: ➡️Forge Europe’s own path towards safe and responsible Advanced AI; ➡️Reinforce the EU’s cybersecurity and address vulnerabilities; ➡️Scale up European AI capabilities for cybersecurity.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 07/07/2026

AI is transforming the meaning of cybersecurity. And we must keep pace. Today, I presented a new Action Plan to promote the safe use of AI and strengthen Europe’s cybersecurity.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 01/07/2026

From today, a new €3 per-item customs duty applies to low-value imports entering the EU. This helps level the playing field for European businesses, strengthens consumer protection against unsafe and counterfeit products.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 30/06/2026

This pilot project will involve young people from different countries and backgrounds in designing and developing new European social media platforms, with a strong focus on user safety, mental health, privacy and ease of use. 🔗 link.europa.eu/HNhp38

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New call for proposals to shape safer and more inclusive social media platforms

The European Commission has published a call for proposals to create and test safer and more inclusive features for new social media platforms for young audiences.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 30/06/2026

Social media can connect, engage & inspire. But we cannot ignore its impact on young people. That’s why we’ve launched a €1.48M call for proposals to create & test safer, more inclusive social media platforms and features designed with young users in mind. #SocialMediaDay

EVP Virkkunen poses for a selfie with attendees at a technology event. Smiling toward a smartphone held by one of the participants, she stands alongside a small group of people wearing conference badges. EVP Virkkunen is dressed in a light blue suit, and the venue features a striking wooden architectural installation in the background.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 17/06/2026

Europe is innovating & ambitious. We have +45K startups, including thousands focused on AI. We also have more AI researchers per capita than many of our industrial competitors. The ingredients for leadership are here. Now it is time for Europe to scale innovation. #VivaTech

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 17/06/2026

Some important stats: 📶 96.8% of households now have basic 5G coverage 🌐 46.7% of EU enterprises use cloud computing 🤖 20% of EU companies currently use AI 🖱️ +60% of Europeans have at least basic digital skills

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 17/06/2026

The State of the Digital Decade Report is out! The message is clear: Europe has laid solid foundations for its digital transformation. At the same time, continued efforts will be needed to achieve our common 2030 targets. The challenge now is execution & delivery at scale.

EVP Henna Virkkunen sits at a table in a bright, modern indoor setting, holding a white coffee cup and looking into the camera.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 15/06/2026

Welcome Ukraine to the EU Cybersecurity Reserve. Today, we are strengthening our collective defences and reaffirm the principle of solidarity that lies at the heart of Europe's digital future. link.europa.eu/3WxQQ9

A blue-toned graphic featuring the European Union and Ukraine flags in the background with the text: “EU provides cyber support to Ukraine against major attacks.”

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 15/06/2026

We encourage the co-legislators to adopt our tech sovereignty package swiftly.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 15/06/2026

Europe represents an economic opportunity, not a security risk. We are and will remain a trusted partner. This is why we need to cooperate on emerging, powerful AI models. This is a shared global challenge. This also underlines the need for Europe’s technological sovereignty.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 12/06/2026

A new chapter in EU-Brazil digital cooperation 🇪🇺🇧🇷 Today in Brasília, we signed a Digital Partnership to advance a human-centric and inclusive digital transformation, strengthen cooperation on AI, resilient supply chains, data protection and the safety of minors online.

EVP Henna Virkkunen and Minister Esther Dweck sign documents at a formal ceremony in front of Brazilian and European Union flags.

EVP Henna Virkkunen and Minister Esther Dweck shake hands and smile following the signing ceremony, standing in front of Brazilian and European Union flags.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 09/06/2026

The Festival of the New European Bauhaus is officially open. From 9–13 June in Brussels, innovators, creators, citizens and communities will come together to showcase ideas and projects shaping a sustainable, inclusive and beautiful Europe.

Promotional poster for the Festival of the New European Bauhaus. Against a bright blue background with large yellow graphic shapes, two hands of different skin tones link pinkies in the foreground while star-shaped confetti fills the image. The text reads “The Festival of the New European Bauhaus – Life. Spaces. Buildings.” and “See. Hear. Celebrate.” The poster announces the festival in Brussels from 9–13 June 2026 at the Art & History Museum and Parc du Cinquantenaire, alongside the European Union flag.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 03/06/2026

🇪🇺Chips Act 2.0 🇪🇺Cloud & AI Development Act 🇪🇺EU Open Source Strategy 🇪🇺Strategic Roadmap for Digitalisation & AI in Energy A comprehensive & interconnected strategy for tech sovereignty, bringing together initiatives that reinforce one another across the entire value chain.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 03/06/2026

🇪🇺 Europe is taking control of its data, its supply chains, and its future. The Tech Sovereignty Package marks a major transformation in the EU’s approach to technology and a significant step forward in our efforts to strengthen Europe’s technological sovereignty.

EVP Henna Virkkunen speaks at a European Commission press conference on the European Technological Sovereignty Package, standing at a podium alongside Commissioner Dan Jørgensen and Spokesperson Thomas Regnier, with journalists and photographers in attendance.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 29/05/2026

Trusted flaggers guidelines under the #DSA: have your say! Take part in the consultation on the draft guidelines for trusted flaggers, aimed at gathering input from stakeholders & ensuring that the guidelines provide clear & effective guidance on the key aspects of the mechanism.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 28/05/2026

Now it’s time for Temu to take its obligations under the DSA seriously and conduct thorough, evidence-based risk assessments to protect users and the public from harm.  The Commission continues to engage with Temu to ensure compliance with the decision and with the DSA more generally.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 28/05/2026

We want to ensure that companies operating in our internal market comply with our rules and respect the rights of our citizens.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 28/05/2026

This enforcement decision follows a thorough investigation, which revealed that Temu failed to adequately identify, analyse, and mitigate the systemic risks of illegal products, like unsafe chargers and baby toys, being offered on its platform.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 28/05/2026

Illegal products have no place in the European market. Protecting European consumers from harm is a top priority for the European Commission. That's why, today, we are taking decisive action against Temu and issuing a fine of € 200 million under the Digital Services Act.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.wsocial.eu · 27/05/2026

Mobile satellite spectrum is a strategic asset for EU businesses, citizens & governments. The proposal adopted today on the procedure for the selection & authorisation of systems providing MSS using the harmonised 2 GHz frequency band is a major step forward.

EVP Henna Virkkunen addresses journalists and media representatives during a European Commission press briefing in Brussels.

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