STM meets with EVP Virkkunen and Commissioner Zaharieva’s Cabinet

posted on Mar 17, 2026
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STM organised a delegation of senior member representatives to meet with European Commission Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen, as well as with the Cabinet of Commissioner Zaharieva. The meetings provided an opportunity to present key trends, opportunities, and challenges facing the industry, and to discuss the AI-driven innovation underway across our sector.

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