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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social · 21h

Welcome to the 6 new AI Factories 🇨🇿🇱🇹🇳🇱🇷🇴🇪🇸🇵🇱

With these new additions, we have 19 #AIFactories giving startups, SMEs and industry access to supercomputers, expertise and tailored support to develop and deploy advanced AI solutions.

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The EuroHPC JU Selects Six Additional AI Factories to Expand Europe’s AI Capabilities

The EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) has selected six new sites to host additional European AI Factories, set to be deployed next year across Europe: in Czechia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Pola...

www.eurohpc-ju.europa.eu

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social · 2d

€204M funding for projects boosting innovation in business digitalisation, digital skills, health, public and automotive sectors.

To propel the deployment and take up of innovative digital technologies across 🇪🇺.

Check out the new calls & apply now
🔗https://link.europa.eu/PjnNdK

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social · 3d

AI is advancing at an unprecedented pace, and this strategy is essential to enhance European competitiveness and strengthen our technological sovereignty.

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Commission launches two strategies to speed up AI uptake in European industry and science

Today, the European Commission set out two strategies to ensure Europe stays ahead, driving adoption in key industries and putting Europe at the forefront of AI-driven science. The Apply AI Strategy s...

ec.europa.eu

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social · 3d

Single governance mechanism: It establishes a dynamic and coordinated process of collaboration among stakeholders.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social · 3d

Cross-cutting challenges: It supports greater AI adoption by enhancing opportunities for SMEs, building an AI-ready workforce, promoting AI as a production factor, and ensuring trust in the European market.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social · 3d

The Apply AI Strategy aims to change this by focusing on 3 main areas of action:

Sectoral flagships: to accelerate AI deployment in key industrial sectors and within PA.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social · 3d

Let’s put AI into action with the Apply AI Strategy!

The new strategy presented today is designed to boost the use of AI across both industry and the public sector.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social · 5d

Happy #WorldSpaceWeek, the UN celebration of space science & technology!

This year’s theme, explores humanity’s journey toward making space a sustainable habitat.

Discover the initiative and learn more about the EU Space Programme link.europa.eu/kYRvDT

#WSW2025

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social · 8d

Great meeting today in Athens with 🇪🇺🇬🇷 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Pleased to learn more about Greece’s progress on digital files and to see a strong commitment to our key EU digital priorities.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social · 9d

First stop in Athens: ENISA, the EU Agency for Cybersecurity.

The agency plays a key role in ensuring a high common level of cybersecurity across Europe, monitoring threats and supporting EU Member States.

Thanks again for the interesting discussion.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social · 10d

October 1 marks the start of Cybersecurity Month!

This initiative reminds us of the importance of protecting ourselves and of the small daily changes that build good cyber hygiene habits.

Take part in the #CyberSecMonth and Think Before You Click!

#ThinkB4UClick

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 11d

The time to take control of your financial future is now. It’s time to invest in you.

More info ↓
link.europa.eu/F73HBy

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 11d

We’re also rolling out a proposal for Savings and Investment Accounts (SIAs) to make investing easier than ever.

With SIAs, Europeans can get better return on their savings, while supporting the financing of EU businesses, economic growth and job creation.

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 11d

Financial literacy is key to wellbeing and independence.

Our new financial literacy strategy will equip citizens with the skills required to budget better, save more and invest in their future.

#InvestInYOU

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 12d

🇲🇩 Moldova, you’ve done it again.
 No attempt to sow fear or division could break your resolve.

You made your choice clear:
 Europe. Democracy. Freedom.

Our door is open. And we will stand with you every step of the way. 
The future is yours.

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social · 12d

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social · 17d

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social · 18d

Expected to be operational by the end of the year, VLQ will give European users from the scientific community to industry and the public sector access to new capabilities.

Learn more: link.europa.eu/cfTqXg

#DigitalEU

Europe inaugurates its second quantum computer

Today, the EU has launched its new VLQ quantum computer in Ostrava, Czechia, representing a major milestone for the Quantum Strategy to make Europe a global leader in quantum by 2030.

link.europa.eu

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Henna Virkkunen @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social · 18d

As of today, the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking has its second quantum computer.

Located in Ostrava, Czechia and co-funded by EuroHPC and a consortium of 8 participating countries, it represents a milestone in Europe’s Quantum Strategy to become a global leader in quantum by 2030.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 22d

We are stepping up our crackdown on circumvention.

As evasion tactics grow more sophisticated, our sanctions will adapt to stay ahead.

For the first time, our restrictive measures will hit crypto platforms.

And prohibit transactions in crypto currencies.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 22d

We want to ban imports of Russian LNG into European markets.

It is time to turn off the tap.

I want to be clear: Europeans will be safe this winter.

Because we have been preparing for this under REPowerEU.

Our efforts are paying off today.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 22d

Russia is showing the full extent of its contempt for diplomacy and international law.

So we're increasing the pressure.

With our 19th package of sanctions covering energy, financial services and trade restrictions.

→ link.europa.eu/WYYwh3

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 22d

As threats escalate, so too will our pressure.

I call on EU leaders to swiftly approve our 19th sanctions package.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 22d

Europe stands with Estonia in the face of Russia’s latest violation of our airspace.

We will respond to every provocation with determination while investing in a stronger Eastern flank.

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