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Thierry Breton Resigns Amidst Conflict with von der Leyen
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Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager has welcomed the long-awaited Draghi report. She explained that the single market must function better so that companies can succeed in a fair manner. Vestager, the Vice-President of the European Commission, will leave office at the end of the year when Ursula von der Leyen's new Commissioners are sworn in. However, her last days were eventful. She celebrated two major successes when the European Court of Justice ruled against Ireland's tax rules for..
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French Commissioner Thierry Breton resigns over row with Von der Leyen
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Thierry Breton, EU Commissioner, resigns after disputes with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over her EPP candidacy, Pieper's appointment, DSA enforcement, and his urging Elon Musk to comply with DSA ahead of Trump interview. Breton accused von der Leyen of political motives in requesting his withdrawal, which drew criticism from civil society. It's unclear if Breton will join France's incoming government. French politician Marie Toussaint called for a woman to replace Breton.
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The Frenchman Breton resigns and refuses to be part of the next European Commission
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Thierry Breton, Commissioner for the Internal Market, has resigned from the European Commission; Ursula von der Leyen, President of the Executive, asked Emmanuel Macron, the French President, to withdraw his proposal in exchange for a more influential portfolio for France.
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EU Commissioner Thierry Breton resigns - DER SPIEGEL
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The French EU Commissioner Thierry Breton has surprisingly announced his immediate resignation. In his letter to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, he criticizes that France was asked to withdraw him as a Commission candidate in order to obtain an allegedly more influential portfolio. Due to these developments, he no longer sees himself able to fulfill his duties in the College of the European Commission. Breton posted the resignation letter and a picture of an empty picture frame, which..
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