France’s European commissioner resigns amid row with von der Leyen

Thierry Breton, France’s European commissioner, has resigned, citing “questionable governance” under EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.

Breton, who managed the EU’s single market and industrial policy, announced his departure via a post on X, criticizing von der Leyen for asking France to withdraw his nomination for a second term without direct discussion.

His resignation adds to the turmoil surrounding the formation of von der Leyen’s new commission, which is already running late.

Breton’s exit follows a politically fraught period for French President Emmanuel Macron, who recently appointed a new prime minister amid a domestic crisis.

In the wake of Breton’s resignation, France nominated foreign minister Stéphane Séjourné as his replacement.

Breton’s tenure was marked by significant actions, including regulatory efforts targeting tech giants, as well as increasing EU ammunition production in response to the Ukraine war, The Guardian has reported.

read more: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/sep/16/france-european-commissioner-thierry-breton-resigns-amid-row-with-von-der-leyen

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