Published 09/16/2024 8:21:00 a.m.

Thierry Breton resigned and withdrew his candidacy for European Commissioner

Thierry Breton resigned from the European Commission on September 16, 2024, sharing his resignation letter with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on social network X.
In his letter, Breton stated that von der Leyen had requested France withdraw his candidacy for personal reasons, promising a potentially more influential role.
Following his resignation, France will nominate Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné to the European Commission, as announced by President Emmanuel Macron's office.

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The Hindu

France's Thierry Breton steps down as European Union Commissioner

Thierry Breton’s announcement comes as Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen finalises her list of Commissioners following EU elections this summer

09/16/2024 7:48:47 a.m.·India

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Daily Express

EU civil war erupts as key commissioner quit laying blame on Von der Leyen

Thierry Breton is a close ally of French President Emmanuel Macron.

09/16/2024 7:46:00 a.m.·United Kingdom

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Hindustan Times

Breton says he is stepping down as France's EU commissioner, citing spat with von der Leyen

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09/16/2024 7:06:17 a.m.·New Delhi, India

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

France's Breton says he steps down as EU commissioner

PARIS (Reuters) - French European Union Commissioner Thierry Breton on Monday said he'd quit the bloc's executive body, publishing a picture of his resignation letter to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on social network X. Read full story

09/16/2024 6:49:00 a.m.·Malaysia

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South China Morning Post

EU’s Breton quits, citing reappointment row with chief von der Leyen

France nominates Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne to replace Thierry Breton, who resigned with scathing words for EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.

09/16/2024 8:25:48 a.m.·Hong Kong

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KVIA

A French EU commissioner resigns after attacking the leadership of top official Ursula von der Leyen

Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — An influential French member of the European Union’s powerful executive branch has resigned. In a letter posted on social media Monday, Thierry Breton called into question the leadership of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. His resignation comes just as von der Leyen is trying to assemble a new team for the next five years. Breton is commissioner for the EU’s vast internal market who recently cl…

09/16/2024 8:47:13 a.m.·Panama City, United States

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