Henna Virkkunen
@hennavirkkunen.bsky.social
We have started two sets of proceedings to assist Alphabet in complying with its obligations on AI services interoperability and online search data sharing under the DMA.
This will ensure more open and innovative AI and Search services to the benefit of consumers and businesses.
This will ensure more open and innovative AI and Search services to the benefit of consumers and businesses.
January 27, 2026 at 10:28 AM
We have started two sets of proceedings to assist Alphabet in complying with its obligations on AI services interoperability and online search data sharing under the DMA.
This will ensure more open and innovative AI and Search services to the benefit of consumers and businesses.
This will ensure more open and innovative AI and Search services to the benefit of consumers and businesses.
We designated today WhatsApp as Very Large Online Platform under the #DigitalServicesAct, as its ‘Channels’ feature reaches the designation threshold of at least 45 million users in the EU.
Learn more: link.europa.eu/YCP7VK
#DSA
Learn more: link.europa.eu/YCP7VK
#DSA
January 26, 2026 at 6:07 PM
We designated today WhatsApp as Very Large Online Platform under the #DigitalServicesAct, as its ‘Channels’ feature reaches the designation threshold of at least 45 million users in the EU.
Learn more: link.europa.eu/YCP7VK
#DSA
Learn more: link.europa.eu/YCP7VK
#DSA
Europe is ramping up its defence and decided on another batch of SAFE funding. The Commission submitted a proposal to the Council to approve financial assistance for Estonia, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Finland.
🔗 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
🔗 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Commission approves second wave of SAFE defence funding for eight Member States
Following, the approval of the first wave of defence funding, the European Commission has cleared a second group of national defence plans under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, marki...
ec.europa.eu
January 26, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Europe is ramping up its defence and decided on another batch of SAFE funding. The Commission submitted a proposal to the Council to approve financial assistance for Estonia, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Finland.
🔗 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
🔗 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Creating fake, sexual images of women and children is a cruel and unacceptable form of abuse. We will not accept that.
January 26, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Creating fake, sexual images of women and children is a cruel and unacceptable form of abuse. We will not accept that.
Today, on the International Day of Education, we are reminded that digital skills are essential for everyday life and for future-proof jobs.
Europeans are clear about this priority: 92% agree that digital skills should be taught to everyone, at all levels of education.
Europeans are clear about this priority: 92% agree that digital skills should be taught to everyone, at all levels of education.
January 24, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Today, on the International Day of Education, we are reminded that digital skills are essential for everyday life and for future-proof jobs.
Europeans are clear about this priority: 92% agree that digital skills should be taught to everyone, at all levels of education.
Europeans are clear about this priority: 92% agree that digital skills should be taught to everyone, at all levels of education.
With the Digital Networks Act, we’re entering a new era.
It will make it easier for providers to operate across EU, support the transition from copper to full high-speed fibre, strengthen preparedness against natural disasters and foreign interference, simplify & clarify rules.
It will make it easier for providers to operate across EU, support the transition from copper to full high-speed fibre, strengthen preparedness against natural disasters and foreign interference, simplify & clarify rules.
January 21, 2026 at 12:22 PM
With the Digital Networks Act, we’re entering a new era.
It will make it easier for providers to operate across EU, support the transition from copper to full high-speed fibre, strengthen preparedness against natural disasters and foreign interference, simplify & clarify rules.
It will make it easier for providers to operate across EU, support the transition from copper to full high-speed fibre, strengthen preparedness against natural disasters and foreign interference, simplify & clarify rules.
Today, we have decided to update the EU’s #cybersecurity rules, while keeping up with the fast-changing digital world.
✅Securing ICT supply chains
✅+ support to companies & EU countries
✅Stronger certification
✅Investing in skills
➡️& more
All for a safer digital Europe!
🔗 link.europa.eu/x8xnq9
✅Securing ICT supply chains
✅+ support to companies & EU countries
✅Stronger certification
✅Investing in skills
➡️& more
All for a safer digital Europe!
🔗 link.europa.eu/x8xnq9
January 20, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Today, we have decided to update the EU’s #cybersecurity rules, while keeping up with the fast-changing digital world.
✅Securing ICT supply chains
✅+ support to companies & EU countries
✅Stronger certification
✅Investing in skills
➡️& more
All for a safer digital Europe!
🔗 link.europa.eu/x8xnq9
✅Securing ICT supply chains
✅+ support to companies & EU countries
✅Stronger certification
✅Investing in skills
➡️& more
All for a safer digital Europe!
🔗 link.europa.eu/x8xnq9
Reposted by Henna Virkkunen
Territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law. They are essential for Europe and for the international community as a whole.
January 17, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law. They are essential for Europe and for the international community as a whole.
After more than 25 years of negotiations, we have today signed the EU-Mercosur agreement.
We are strengthening our strategic partnership with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay — building a shared market of nearly 700 million people.
We are strengthening our strategic partnership with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay — building a shared market of nearly 700 million people.
January 17, 2026 at 7:18 PM
After more than 25 years of negotiations, we have today signed the EU-Mercosur agreement.
We are strengthening our strategic partnership with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay — building a shared market of nearly 700 million people.
We are strengthening our strategic partnership with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay — building a shared market of nearly 700 million people.
With the SAFE, we are building our defence readiness at record speed.
The Commission submitted a proposal to the Council to approve financial assistance for Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Spain, Croatia, Cyprus, Portugal and Romania.
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
The Commission submitted a proposal to the Council to approve financial assistance for Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Spain, Croatia, Cyprus, Portugal and Romania.
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Commission approves first wave of defence funding for eight Member States under SAFE
The European Commission has endorsed the national defence plans of eight Member States, marking a milestone in Europe\'s push to strengthen its security. The Commission submitted a proposal to the Cou...
ec.europa.eu
January 15, 2026 at 5:03 PM
With the SAFE, we are building our defence readiness at record speed.
The Commission submitted a proposal to the Council to approve financial assistance for Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Spain, Croatia, Cyprus, Portugal and Romania.
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
The Commission submitted a proposal to the Council to approve financial assistance for Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Spain, Croatia, Cyprus, Portugal and Romania.
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Over €307 million in funding are now available for #AI and related technologies.
Two new calls have just been launched under the Horizon Europe Work Programme, mobilising €307.3M to strengthen Europe’s digital innovation & competitiveness.
Two new calls have just been launched under the Horizon Europe Work Programme, mobilising €307.3M to strengthen Europe’s digital innovation & competitiveness.
January 15, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Over €307 million in funding are now available for #AI and related technologies.
Two new calls have just been launched under the Horizon Europe Work Programme, mobilising €307.3M to strengthen Europe’s digital innovation & competitiveness.
Two new calls have just been launched under the Horizon Europe Work Programme, mobilising €307.3M to strengthen Europe’s digital innovation & competitiveness.
Significant news for Ukraine: The EU Commission is proposing a new €90bn support package for 2026–2027.
At the core is a €90bn support loan:
🛡️ €60bn for military assistance
🏦 €30bn for general budget support
💶 Financed through common EU borrowing
At the core is a €90bn support loan:
🛡️ €60bn for military assistance
🏦 €30bn for general budget support
💶 Financed through common EU borrowing
January 14, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Significant news for Ukraine: The EU Commission is proposing a new €90bn support package for 2026–2027.
At the core is a €90bn support loan:
🛡️ €60bn for military assistance
🏦 €30bn for general budget support
💶 Financed through common EU borrowing
At the core is a €90bn support loan:
🛡️ €60bn for military assistance
🏦 €30bn for general budget support
💶 Financed through common EU borrowing
Grok’s output undressing women and children is horrendous.
@EU_Commission has already:
• taken investigative steps
• ordered the company to retain internal documents.
X now has to fix its AI tool in the EU - and they have to do it quickly. 1/2
@EU_Commission has already:
• taken investigative steps
• ordered the company to retain internal documents.
X now has to fix its AI tool in the EU - and they have to do it quickly. 1/2
January 12, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Grok’s output undressing women and children is horrendous.
@EU_Commission has already:
• taken investigative steps
• ordered the company to retain internal documents.
X now has to fix its AI tool in the EU - and they have to do it quickly. 1/2
@EU_Commission has already:
• taken investigative steps
• ordered the company to retain internal documents.
X now has to fix its AI tool in the EU - and they have to do it quickly. 1/2
Reposted by Henna Virkkunen
A strong display of unity for Ukraine today in Paris at the Coalition of the Willing leaders meeting from EU Member States, NATO allies and friends of Ukraine.
Our joint statement sends a clear message.
We collectively stand by Ukraine and a safe, secure prosperous future lies ahead.
Our joint statement sends a clear message.
We collectively stand by Ukraine and a safe, secure prosperous future lies ahead.
January 6, 2026 at 6:10 PM
A strong display of unity for Ukraine today in Paris at the Coalition of the Willing leaders meeting from EU Member States, NATO allies and friends of Ukraine.
Our joint statement sends a clear message.
We collectively stand by Ukraine and a safe, secure prosperous future lies ahead.
Our joint statement sends a clear message.
We collectively stand by Ukraine and a safe, secure prosperous future lies ahead.
The @ec.europa.eu is closely monitoring the most recent cable damage incident at the Baltic Sea.
Together with the Member States and NATO, we are prepared to counter hybrid threats.
Together with the Member States and NATO, we are prepared to counter hybrid threats.
December 31, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The @ec.europa.eu is closely monitoring the most recent cable damage incident at the Baltic Sea.
Together with the Member States and NATO, we are prepared to counter hybrid threats.
Together with the Member States and NATO, we are prepared to counter hybrid threats.
The European Commission strongly condemns the travel restrictions imposed by the US.
Our digital legislation has been democratically decided by the European Parliament and our Member States.
Our digital legislation has been democratically decided by the European Parliament and our Member States.
December 24, 2025 at 10:59 AM
The European Commission strongly condemns the travel restrictions imposed by the US.
Our digital legislation has been democratically decided by the European Parliament and our Member States.
Our digital legislation has been democratically decided by the European Parliament and our Member States.
As the year draws to a close, I wish everyone celebrating a very Merry Christmas.
May this season be a time of reflection, recharging and togetherness with loved ones.
Warm wishes for the holidays. 🎄
May this season be a time of reflection, recharging and togetherness with loved ones.
Warm wishes for the holidays. 🎄
December 23, 2025 at 8:09 AM
As the year draws to a close, I wish everyone celebrating a very Merry Christmas.
May this season be a time of reflection, recharging and togetherness with loved ones.
Warm wishes for the holidays. 🎄
May this season be a time of reflection, recharging and togetherness with loved ones.
Warm wishes for the holidays. 🎄
Meta commits to give EU users choice on personalised ads under the #DMA.
We acknowledge Meta’s engagement to offer users in the EU an alternative choice of Facebook and Instagram services that would show them less personalised ads.
We acknowledge Meta’s engagement to offer users in the EU an alternative choice of Facebook and Instagram services that would show them less personalised ads.
December 8, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Meta commits to give EU users choice on personalised ads under the #DMA.
We acknowledge Meta’s engagement to offer users in the EU an alternative choice of Facebook and Instagram services that would show them less personalised ads.
We acknowledge Meta’s engagement to offer users in the EU an alternative choice of Facebook and Instagram services that would show them less personalised ads.
Today, we have secured TikTok’s commitment to provide advertising repositories that ensure full transparency around ads on its services, as required by the #DSA.
Transparent advertising practices help build trust online, for everyone.
Transparent advertising practices help build trust online, for everyone.
December 5, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Today, we have secured TikTok’s commitment to provide advertising repositories that ensure full transparency around ads on its services, as required by the #DSA.
Transparent advertising practices help build trust online, for everyone.
Transparent advertising practices help build trust online, for everyone.
Today, we have issued a fine to X for breaching its transparency obligations under the #DSA.
The breaches concern the deceptive design of its blue checkmark, the lack of transparency in its ads repository, and the failure to provide access to public data for researchers.
The breaches concern the deceptive design of its blue checkmark, the lack of transparency in its ads repository, and the failure to provide access to public data for researchers.
December 5, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Today, we have issued a fine to X for breaching its transparency obligations under the #DSA.
The breaches concern the deceptive design of its blue checkmark, the lack of transparency in its ads repository, and the failure to provide access to public data for researchers.
The breaches concern the deceptive design of its blue checkmark, the lack of transparency in its ads repository, and the failure to provide access to public data for researchers.
A major bottleneck in European AI development is the lack of sufficient computing capacity. Today, we’re a step closer to changing that.
Today, with @nadiacalvino.eib.org, President of the EIB, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support the development of AI Gigafactories in the EU.
Today, with @nadiacalvino.eib.org, President of the EIB, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support the development of AI Gigafactories in the EU.
December 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
A major bottleneck in European AI development is the lack of sufficient computing capacity. Today, we’re a step closer to changing that.
Today, with @nadiacalvino.eib.org, President of the EIB, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support the development of AI Gigafactories in the EU.
Today, with @nadiacalvino.eib.org, President of the EIB, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support the development of AI Gigafactories in the EU.
Reposted by Henna Virkkunen
It's decided.
Europe is closing the tap on Russian fossil fuels once and for all.
Energy independence starts now.
→ link.europa.eu/tykVJf
Europe is closing the tap on Russian fossil fuels once and for all.
Energy independence starts now.
→ link.europa.eu/tykVJf
December 3, 2025 at 8:42 AM
It's decided.
Europe is closing the tap on Russian fossil fuels once and for all.
Energy independence starts now.
→ link.europa.eu/tykVJf
Europe is closing the tap on Russian fossil fuels once and for all.
Energy independence starts now.
→ link.europa.eu/tykVJf
Reposted by Henna Virkkunen
With today's proposals, we can give Ukrainians the means to defend themselves.
And take forward peace talks from a position of strength.
We are putting forward solutions to support Ukraine's budget and strengthen its defence industry.
→ link.europa.eu/wRCxwG
And take forward peace talks from a position of strength.
We are putting forward solutions to support Ukraine's budget and strengthen its defence industry.
→ link.europa.eu/wRCxwG
December 3, 2025 at 1:27 PM
With today's proposals, we can give Ukrainians the means to defend themselves.
And take forward peace talks from a position of strength.
We are putting forward solutions to support Ukraine's budget and strengthen its defence industry.
→ link.europa.eu/wRCxwG
And take forward peace talks from a position of strength.
We are putting forward solutions to support Ukraine's budget and strengthen its defence industry.
→ link.europa.eu/wRCxwG