Henna Virkkunen

Henna Virkkunen

Lithuania LithuaniapoliticianFemaleb. 19726.0Global Dominance: 0.01%

Henna Virkkunen is the European Commissioner for Technological Sovereignty, actively working on initiatives to bolster Europe's stance in the global tech landscape. She has been involved in supporting the upcoming AI Action Summit in Paris, emphasizing the importance of European leadership in AI.

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Henna Virkkunen received communication from the Spanish government regarding border control measures.

España pide pasaportes a 199 pasajeros de Italia, pero avisa a la UE que pondrá fin a los controles
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2026-08-09
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Henna Virkkunen is the Executive Vice President of the European Commission for technological sovereignty, security, and democracy.

Objave na tiktoku sprožile naval v Ceuto
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2026-08-08
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Antonio Sempere
Antonio Sempere

Henna Virkkunen is the European Commissioner responsible for technology sovereignty, security, and democracy.

ES ragina „Meta“ ir „TikTok“ stiprinti stebėseną ir faktų tikrinimą
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-08-08
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Magnus Brunner
Magnus Brunner

Henna Virkkunen is the European Commissioner who urged social media platforms to combat misinformation.

Como respuesta a Meloni, España estableció controles fronterizos a viajeros desde Italia
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2026-08-08
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Henna Virkkunen urged platforms to act firmly to preserve the integrity of the digital space during crises.

Em resposta a governo de Meloni, Espanha impõe controle de fronteira a viajantes procedentes da Itália
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-08-07
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Henna Virkkunen highlighted the transformative potential of AI while acknowledging its risks.

AI labels to be compulsory on authentic-looking content under EU rules | AI (artificial intelligence)
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-31
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Henna Virkkunen emphasized that the decision aims to ensure a level playing field for all online companies.

Trump amenaza a la UE hacerle pagar un ‘precio muy alto’ por multa a Google
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-07-25
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Henna Virkkunen mentioned that the decision aims to ensure more competition and innovation.

Donaldas Trumpas: ES labai brangiai sumokės už „Google“ skirtas baudas
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-07-24
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Henna Virkkunen, the Vice President of the European Commission responsible for digital regulation, highlighted the significance of the decision after it was confirmed.

Unión Europea impone multa a Google por más de $3,2 billones por abusar de su dominio en búsquedas y en tienda de aplicaciones: la empresa respondió
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-07-24
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Henna Virkkunen, the Vice President of the European Commission responsible for technological sovereignty, security, and democracy, stated that the decision aims to ensure more competition.

JAV įspėja, kad „Google“ skirtos baudos kelia „realią riziką“ prekybos ryšiams su ES
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-07-23
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J Greeras
Donald Trump
Donald Trump

Henna Virkkunen emphasized the importance of ensuring fair competition conditions for all online businesses.

„Este o decizie foarte importantă” – Ziarul de Gardă
Ziarul de Gardă·MoldovaMoldova· 2026-07-23
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Henna Virkkunen, the European commissioner in charge of tech sovereignty, stated that Google harms businesses offering similar services.

Europe 'invites' Donald Trump anger as EU fines Google $1 billion under Digital Markets Act, here's 'threat' US president issued months ago
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-07-23
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EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen told reporters.

Google hit with $1.5 billion EU fine, in ‘constructive’ talks to avoid more penalties
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-23
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Henna Virkkunen is the EU commissioner for technology who commented on the fines imposed on Google.

Google får milliardbøder for brud på regler om digital konkurrence
Politiken·DenmarkDenmark· 2026-07-23
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Henna Virkkunen, the European Commissioner for Digital and Advanced Technologies, warned that artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming a geopolitical weapon.

Inteligența artificială devine o armă geopolitică. Europa trebuie să evite dependența de Washington, spune comisarul european pentru tehnologii avansate
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-07-22
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Donald Trump

Henna Virkkunen emphasized that the large scale of the platform cannot justify violations.

Еврокомиссия оштрафовала AliExpress более чем на полмиллиарда евро
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2026-07-21
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Henna Virkkunen is the Executive Vice President of the European Commission for technological sovereignty, security, and democracy.

Китайский маркетплейс AliExpress оштрафовали на полмиллиарда долларов за подделки и опасные товары: 20 июля 21:44
Tengri News – major Kazakh news website·KazakhstanKazakhstan· 2026-07-20
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Henna Virkkunen criticized AliExpress for failing to comply with its obligations regarding illegal products.

AliExpress gets record €550m fine from EU for allowing sale of illegal products
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-20
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Henna Virkkunen is the EU commissioner for technological sovereignty who announced the fine against AliExpress.

EU giver milliardbøde til kinesisk webgigant for ulovlige varer
Politiken·DenmarkDenmark· 2026-07-20
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EU Digital Commissioner Henna Virkkunen stated that Ali Express's behavior endangers consumers in Europe.

EU verhängt 550 Millionen Euro Strafe gegen AliExpress - Wirtschaft
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-07-20
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Henna Virkkunen emphasized significant reforms taking place in Hungary during the press conference presenting the report.

Index - Külföld - Kijött a legfrissebb EU-jelentés Magyarországról, váratlanul felbukkant Szijjártó Péter és Sulyok Tamás neve is
Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2026-07-17
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Henna Virkkunen announced the decision regarding the funding freeze for the Biennale di Venezia.

stop dell’Ue stop a 2 milioni di finanziamenti
San Marino RTV (News)·San MarinoSan Marino· 2026-07-12
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Henna Virkkunen announced the decision to withdraw support for the Venice Biennale due to Russia's participation.

Euroopa Komisjon tühistas Veneetsia biennaali toetuse Venemaa tõttu
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-07-12
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The EU Commissioner for Technology, Henna Virkkunen, stated that the decision was meant to send a 'very strong message' to Temu.

UE amendează Temu cu 200 de milioane de euro pentru că ar fi permis vânzarea unor produse ilegale – Ziarul de Gardă
Ziarul de Gardă·MoldovaMoldova· 2026-05-30
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Sue Davies
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Elon Musk

Henna Virkkunen criticized Temu's risk assessment as being too vague and not based on solid evidence.

EU verhängt 200-Millionen-Strafe gegen Onlinehändler Temu - Wirtschaft
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-05-28
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Henna Virkkunen is the EU Commissioner who stated that Temu has 130 million customers in Europe.

Temu wird von der EU mit Busse bestraft
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-05-28
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Elon Musk
Elon Musk

Henna Virkkunen is the EU's digital commissioner responsible for overseeing digital companies.

EU määrää Temulle 200 miljoonan euron sakot
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-05-28
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Henna Virkkunen is the vice president of the Commission responsible for digital affairs.

UE investiga a Shein por vender muñecas sexuales con apariencia infantil y otros productos ilegales
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-02-17
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Henna Virkkunen, the bloc’s executive vice-president, said illegal products were prohibited in the EU.

EU investigates Shein for sale of childlike sex dolls – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-17
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Henna Virkkunen is the vice-president of the Commission responsible for digital matters.

Poupées pédopornographiques : Shein visée par une enquête de l’UE pour vente de produits illégaux
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2026-02-17
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