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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.

97% of young people in the EU use internet daily. Today, on Safer Internet Day, Europe takes a step forward in protecting and empowering young people online.

Today in Leuven to inaugurate Europe’s largest #ChipsAct pilot line, NanoIC at IMEC. A milestone for EU semiconductor development and manufacturing. This pilot line will enable the next gen of advanced semiconductor technologies essential for future tech and our competitiveness.

Today, we preliminarily found TikTok in breach of #DSA for its addictive design. This includes features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and its highly personalised recommender system.

New toolbox, funding priorities, €347M investment: today we are strengthening submarine cable security. We continue delivering on the commitments of the EU Action Plan on Cable Security and show that Europe can respond quickly to rising threats.

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.

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

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...

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.

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.

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

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.

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...

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.

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

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

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.

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.