Henna Virkkunen

Henna Virkkunen

Henna Virkkunen (EPP, FI)

Better digital skills for a better Europe
05 Apr
Better digital skills for a better Europe
To ensure a more resilient and competitive European digital ecosystem, digital skills at all levels must be boosted across the region. MEP Henna Virkkunen calls for increased investment in the field
DSA: Delivering a digital level playing field
20 Jan
DSA: Delivering a digital level playing field
The Digital Services Act will provide new rules for a better functioning digital single market, while providing a safer online environment, says Henna Virkkunen
Transport emission problem-solving
03 Jun
Transport emission problem-solving
The EU must be open to innovation, investment and new ideas in the fight to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, argues Henna Virkkunen.
Electrification is a necessary step in decarbonising EU transport sector
09 Nov
Electrification is a necessary step in decarbonising EU transport sector
Europe won’t reach its climate change goals without reducing the transport sector’s emissions, and electrification is a necessary step in this direction, says Henna Virkkunen.
Decarbonising transport: EU going in right direction
21 Jun
Decarbonising transport: EU going in right direction
The Commission has put forward a number of proposals to decarbonise transport in Europe - now member states need a common framework, writes Henna Virkkunen.
Protecting the environment means decarbonising the transport sector
24 Feb
Protecting the environment means decarbonising the transport sector
In order for the transport sector to reduce its emissions, there needs to be joint action on the part of policymakers and industry, says Henna Virkkunen.
Bio-economy could help EU achieve its climate goals
26 Sep
Bio-economy could help EU achieve its climate goals
Transitioning to a bio-economy goes hand-in-hand with embracing the circular economy, and will boost growth and employment, says Henna Virkkunen.
Sustainable urban mobility can improve Europe's health and environment
02 Jul
Sustainable urban mobility can improve Europe's health and environment
Henna Virkkunen says new technologies and environmental solutions are crucial to creating sustainable EU transport systems.