As Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, Ms Henna
Virkkunen is tasked with combatting the increasingly complex security threats facing the EU,
whilst at the same time strengthening our external borders and our internal security. This
goes hand in hand with her responsibility to ensure our freedoms, justice and democracy are
strengthened too.
Furthermore, she is responsible for the Digital and Frontier Technologies portfolio. This
entails leading Europe’s efforts in shaping a competitive, resilient and inclusive digital future
and maintaining or attaining leadership in strategic digital technologies.
Prior to joining the European Commission Ms Virkkunen served as a Member of the
European Parliament for over ten years. As a Member of the Committee on Industry,
Research and Energy her work focused on digitalisation and frontier technologies.
Ms Virkkunen has held various ministerial positions in Finland, namely Minister of Transport
and Local Government (2014), Minister of Public Administration and Local Government
(2011-2014) as well as Minister of Education (2008-2011).