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EU tech chief refuses question on US livestreamed execution plan

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Sherlock, C. (2026, October 14). EU tech chief refuses question on US livestreamed execution plan. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/tech/europe-pete-hegseth-jd-vance-european-dublin-b1300752.html

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Europe’s technology chief, Ms Virkkunen, declined to comment on potential EU responses if the US proceeds with livestreaming an upcoming firing squad execution. The incident occurred during her arrival at the RDS in Dublin where she was fielding questions related to AI and tech regulation. A journalist asked about specific EU actions concerning the planned broadcast of the Fort Hood gunman’s execution, but Ms Virkkunen avoided answering and a press officer terminated the interview session shortly after.

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On October 14, 2026, Europe’s technology chief, Ms Virkkunen, refused to answer a question about what steps the EU would take if the US proceeded with livestreaming the execution of the Fort Hood gunman. This occurred during a press conference at the RDS in Dublin where she was taking questions on AI and tech regulation. The journalist's inquiry specifically pertained to the planned public execution by firing squad, which Mr Hegseth, an official involved, confirmed would be broadcast publicly on Real America’s Voice TV outlet.

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Europe’s technology chief has refused to answer a question about steps the bloc will take if the US goes ahead with livestreaming a firing squad execution. asserted

US → refuse → execution

On arrival to the RDS in Dublin, she took a series of questions about AI and tech regulation. asserted

she → take → AI

However, when a journalist attempted to ask what steps the EU would take if the US went ahead with livestreaming the execution of the Fort Hood gunman, Ms Virkkunen refused to answer the question and a press officer ended the media opportunity. asserted

officer → attempt → opportunity

Mr Hegseth said the execution will be public, telling TV outlet Real America’s Voice: “We’ll make sure that people are able to watch it.” asserted

people → say → it

EU tech chief refuses question on US livestreamed execution plan

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