🇪🇺 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.

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.

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.

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.

A landmark night for EU cinema at the Cannes Film Festival! Congratulation to @MEDIAprogEU film Fjörd awarded with the Palme d’Or, and to the 6 EU-funded films that received awards across the festival. A remarkable achievement for Europe link.europa.eu/hmPdkN

What makes an AI system “high-risk” under the #AIAct? We just published draft guidelines to help providers and deployers assess whether an AI system falls under the high-risk classification. Share your feedback now ⤵️ link.europa.eu/fRKfdf

Two inspiring days at the Cannes Film Festival meeting Ministers, filmmakers, creators and talents from across Europe. Proud to see 19 EU-supported films competing this year and celebrating the strength of European storytelling on the global stage.

Can you spot when you interact with AI systems? To help providers & deployers meet the transparency requirements for AI systems under the #AIAct, we have published draft guidelines for feedback. Stakeholders can take part in this consultation here ➡️ link.europa.eu/vWBD7Q

Iloista Eurooppa-päivää! 🇪🇺 Vierailin aamulla Ylen Ykkösaamussa keskustelemassa EU:n teknologisesta suvereniteetista ja turvallisuudesta. Haastattelun voit katsoa tästä: areena.yle.fi/1-76192138?u...

Our businesses and citizens want two things from AI rules. They want to be able to innovate and feel safe. Today’s agreement on the AI omnibus does both: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Very good exchange today with stakeholders on the implementation of the #AVMSD and suggestions for its review, in line with our objectives of simplification and modernisation. The discussion will feed into the next steps of the Directive’s revision.

Independent journalism is the backbone of our societies; journalists are its defenders. On World Press Freedom Day, we stand in solidarity with journalists and will continue to ensure they have what they need to fulfil their vital role in our democracies.

Today, the EU-Mercosur agreement begins to apply provisionally. The benefits are real and visible as of now. Tariffs start falling. Companies are gaining access to new markets. Investors have the predictability they need.

Protecting children online is a top priority for us. We adopted a Recommendation setting out clear expectations for EU countries on the deployment of the European Age Verification Solution.

Two years in, the first review confirms it. The Digital Markets Act remains fit for purpose, opening up digital markets, creating new opportunities for businesses and developers, and giving users more control and choice.

We have sent preliminary findings to Alphabet as part of proceedings launched on 27 January under the #DMA. These findings focus on Alphabet’s obligation to ensure effective interoperability with its Android operating system.

€63.2M are available to support AI innovation in health & online safety. We have launched 7 calls under the #DigitalEUProgramme to support work in AI, digital health, digital skills, and online safety. The deadline for applications is 1 October 2026 link.europa.eu/hg6JVj

We’ve awarded a €180M tender for sovereign cloud to four European providers. This enables EU institutions, bodies, offices & agencies (Union entities) to procure sovereign cloud services. Scaling the use of EU cloud is key to strengthening Europe’s digital sovereignty.

Today we sent preliminary findings to Google outlining proposed measures to comply with the Digital Markets Act. Google should allow third-party search engines to access search data, such as ranking, query, click and view data, on fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory terms.

Our app ticks all the boxes. ✅ Highest privacy standards in the world ✅ Works on any device ✅ Easy to use ✅ Fully open source

It is for parents to raise their children. Not platforms. The European Age Verification App is ready ↓ link.europa.eu/HmnrJc @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social

Happy 20th birthday, .eu! Over the past 20 years, the .eu top-level domain has become a milestone for Europe’s digital identity. Today, it counts over 3.8 million registrations, making it the ninth-largest country-code top-level domain worldwide. 🖱️https://link.europa.eu/gWKGvM

Hungary has chosen Europe. Europe has always chosen Hungary. A country reclaims its European path. The Union grows stronger.

When I took office I set out a clear ambition: to make Europe an AI continent. One year on from the launch of the AI Continent Action Plan, key elements are already being delivered, from the rollout of 19 AI Factories, to the proposal of the AI Omnibus. www.linkedin.com/pulse/buildi...

EU–Morocco Digital Dialogue: launched. A milestone in the long-standing EU–Morocco cooperation. Delivering concrete benefits for businesses, start-ups and researchers, while strengthening links between EU AI Factories and Morocco’s AI innovation ecosystem.

Did you know that since the 12th of October 2025 the EU is doing even more to keep its citizens safe? We are rolling out the Entry/Exit-System on every border crossing point. In total 45 Million entries and exits of non-EU nationals were already registered.

Europe has everything it needs to be secure & competitive in technology. Today in Lille at the Incyber Forum, I had the chance to engage with industry leaders, innovators and startups on Europe’s cybersecurity priorities.

Keeping kids safe online is a top priority. Today, the Commission has preliminarily found porn platforms Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX, and XVideos in breach of the Digital Services Act for allowing minors to access adult content.

Today, we are also launching our new Security & Defence Partnership. We will deepen our cooperation from joint maritime exercises to space, defence industry and countering hybrid threats. And we will work hand in hand to strengthen the resilience of our democracies.

After almost a decade of work – we can say: we did it. We have concluded the EU-Australia Free Trade Agreement. And it is such a win for both sides ↓ link.europa.eu/x33M9C

Congratulations to Sentimental Value by Joachim Trier. The EU-funded film won the Oscar for Best International Feature Film. Through Creative Europe Media, we have provided +€4M to support the development & distribution of high-quality films. 🔗https://link.europa.eu/v6HCRc

The Commission has decided to suspend visa-free travel for Georgian holders of diplomatic, service and official passports as of today and for an initial period of 12 months. This is the first time the new Visa Suspension Mechanism is used.

Thank you, Barcelona. Engaging discussions with industry leaders, policymakers and young creators on Europe’s digital future, from Mobile World Congress 2026 to Foment del Treball Nacional and the DigitalEU Youth Policy Dialogue. Europe has everything it takes to lead in the digital age.

Getting ready for the Youth Policy Dialogue in Barcelona. We will discuss AI, online safety, and opportunities for students and young people across Europe. Join us live at 15:00 CET: www.youtube.com/live/J_Fd9o7...

Today, we are taking a significant step for the Western Balkan partners’ journey towards joining the EU’s Roaming family. We have proposed opening negotiations to integrate Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia into the EU roaming area.

Prevention is one of the most powerful tools we have in the fight against major diseases. We have launched a call for expression of interest to establish a new Network of AI-powered Advanced Screening Centres in Europe.

The AI revolution is global and Europe is deepening cooperation with trusted partners around the world. In New Delhi at the AI Impact Summit, I met with Ministers, CEOs and leading experts from across the world to discuss how we can turn AI’s transformative power into shared progress.

In New Delhi, we launched the first-ever European Legal Gateway Office, together with India’s Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar. This new office will serve as a one-stop hub to support the mobility of Indian talent and skilled ICT-professionals seeking opportunities in Europe.

With today's Eastern border regions strategy, we're strengthening their security, while boosting growth and regional prosperity. To protect those who protect us.

From hybrid threats to demographic pressure and economic impact. Our Eastern regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine are facing a multitude of challenges. We must support these regions and show our solidarity. Because our security lies in their strength, resilience and stability.

Exactly 2 years ago, the #DigitalServicesAct set a new standard for the online world. Of course, the online world is still evolving. Challenges remain, and implementation continues together with EU MSs to ensure the rules deliver in practice. What have we achieved since then?

Today, we have launched an investigation into Shein under the #DSA. The investigation concerns the platform’s potentially addictive design features, the lack of transparency around its recommender systems, and the sale of illegal products, including child sexual abuse material.

Learn more about the EU ICT Supply Chain Security Toolbox, adopted by NIS Cooperation Group and developed by EU Countries with the EU Commission’s and ENISA’s support. Published on Friday together with 2 risk assessments on connected & automated vehicles and on detection equipment.

A strong opportunity for Europe’s AI ecosystem to take part in the Frontier AI Grand Challenge. As part of the #ApplyAI strategy, together with EuroHPC JU, we launched a flagship EU-wide competition aimed at driving the development of sovereign, large-scale European AI models.

Two intense days in Munich, from quantum to security & cybersecurity, through innovation, digital sovereignty. Europe’s direction is now set at the heart of our policy, funding & strategic thinking, to ensure Europe remains innovative, secure and strong in the digital age.

Welcome Euro-Q-Exa, Europe’s latest quantum computer. Hosted at the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre in Munich, Euro-Q-Exa is the third EuroHPC JU quantum computer to come online. Strengthening Europe’s quantum ecosystem and supporting researchers & innovators across Europe.

Drone threats are evolving rapidly, and the challenges they pose today cut across multiple domains. This is why today we are launching a new Action Plan to better protect Europe against malicious drone operations, built around four priorities.