EU's Virkkunen: Rule of Law Reinforces Europe as Reliable Investment Partner

European Commission Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen said on Jan. 22, 2026, that Europe’s adherence to the rule of law and institutional stability make it a dependable destination for global investment amid geopolitical uncertainties. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, she emphasized efforts to streamline regulations and accelerate business processes across the EU to attract innovation and capital. Virkkunen highlighted that long-term certainty and legal predictability are key advantages for investors, noting that compliance with EU rules is non-negotiable, especially in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. The EU recently ordered Elon Musk’s X to retain data related to its AI chatbot Grok amid concerns over the generation of sexualized images, including those involving children. Virkkunen called such content “totally unacceptable” and confirmed ongoing assessments of Grok’s compliance with EU regulations. She oversees the bloc’s tech sovereignty, security, and democratic resilience initiatives.