Hanna Virkkunen
Hanna Virkkunen is a Finnish politician and member of the European Parliament, representing the National Coalition Party. She has served in various political roles, including as Minister of Transport and Communications in Finland. Virkkunen is known for her work on technology and digital infrastructure issues, and she has recently gained attention for her remarks regarding the urgent need for actions to protect underwater cables critical for digital and energy security in the European Union, particularly in light of recent incidents in the Baltic Sea.
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Hanna Virkkunen stated that Europe must be able to conduct offensive operations in cyberspace.
Єврокомісарка: ЄС потрібна кіберзброя | Європейська правда
Ukraine· 2026-02-14
Hanna Virkkunen is the Vice President of the European Commission and the Commissioner for Technological Sovereignty, Security, and Democracy.
Еврокомиссия представила план по созданию «военного шенгена» — РБК
Russia· 2025-11-19
Hanna Virkkunen commented on the serious threat posed by Russia's war against Ukraine to European security.
ЄС вирішив більше не видавати мультивізи росіянамUkraine· 2025-11-07
Hanna Virkkunen is the Vice President of the European Commission addressing security threats related to airspace violations.
Lietuva ir kaimyninės šalys dėl oro erdvės pažeidimų prašo papildomo ES finansavimo sienų apsaugai
Lithuania· 2025-08-29
Hanna Virkkunen is urged to support the establishment of a sovereign infrastructure fund for Europe.
Stellantis инвестира 38 млн. евро в Италия; Airbus и др. призовават за европейски инфраструктурен фонд
Bulgaria· 2025-03-18
Hanna Virkkunen is urged alongside Ursula von der Leyen to establish a sovereign infrastructure fund.
Stellantis инвестира 38 млн. евро в Италия; Airbus и др. призовават за европейски инфраструктурен фондBulgaria· 2025-03-18Hanna Virkkunen is mentioned as a commissioner for digital issues in the appeal for changing priorities in the European tech sector.
"Ovo bi značilo potpuni kolaps društva"
Serbia· 2025-03-18
Hanna Virkkunen commented on the threat to underwater communications.
ЄС інвестує майже 1 млрд євро у безпеку підводних кабелівUkraine· 2025-02-19