Hena Virkkunen
Hena Virkkunen is a Finnish politician who has been serving as the Executive Vice President of the European Commission since September 2022. She holds a significant portfolio focused on technological sovereignty, security, and democracy, which involves addressing the challenges posed by American social media platforms that threaten democratic values in Europe. With a background in political science and extensive experience in European affairs, Virkkunen plays a crucial role in shaping policies that aim to protect and promote European democratic principles.
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Hena Virkkunen, responsible for technological autonomy at the Commission, stated that Europe is undergoing a phase of independence.
Ευρώπη: Τα μέτωπα της «μάχης» για απεξάρτηση από τις ΗΠΑ
Greece· 2026-02-03
Hena Virkkunen is the Executive Vice President of the European Commission responsible for Technology Sovereignty, Security, and Democracy.
Συνάντηση Μητσοτάκη με τον αντιπρόεδρο της Google: Στο επίκεντρο η ασφάλεια των παιδιών στο διαδίκτυοGreece· 2025-10-03
Hena Virkkunen is the Vice President of the Commission for technological sovereignty and security.
Το στοίχημα της απαγόρευσης των social media στους ανηλίκουςGreece· 2025-10-01
Hena Virkkunen presented a model application for age verification of internet users to prevent children's access to harmful content.
Ε.Ε: Ερχεται στην Ελλάδα η επαλήθευση ηλικίας ανηλίκων στο ΔιαδίκτυοGreece· 2025-07-14Hena Virkkunen is the new executive vice president of the European Commission responsible for technological sovereignty, security, and democracy.
ARTE – Συνέντευξη με τη Χένα Βίρκουνεν: «Οι αξίες μας δεν είναι υπό διαπραγμάτευση»Greece· 2025-02-22