HV
HIGHEUAdded 2026-02-03
Henna Virkkunen
Commissioner for Tech Sovereignty, Security & Democracy
European Commission
Freedom Threat Index69%
SIGNIFICANT RESTRICTIONS
Profile
Current EU Commissioner responsible for tech sovereignty, security, and democracy — and the Commissioner overseeing active DSA enforcement. In December 2025, the Commission issued its first-ever DSA fine under her watch, targeting X. She holds the enforcement mandate that her predecessor Thierry Breton shaped; critics argue her office has continued the pattern of using regulatory process to pressure platforms into political speech compliance.
Key Actions & Positions
Oversaw the European Commission's first-ever DSA fine — issued against X in December 2025
Leads ongoing DSA investigations and penalty proceedings against large platforms
Coordinates enforcement with member state Digital Services Coordinators
Frames content moderation enforcement as protection of "democracy" and "sovereignty"
Tags
DSAenforcementplatform-finesx-twittertech-sovereignty
Linked Incidents (1)
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