Published 09/16/2024 12:56:00 p.m.

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

Thierry Breton, France's European Commissioner, resigned immediately, alleging EU chief Ursula von der Leyen sought to exclude him from her new team.
Breton has served as the EU's internal market commissioner since 2019, known for challenging large digital platforms, including Elon Musk.
In his resignation letter on X, Breton stated von der Leyen's actions reflected "questionable governance" and he could no longer fulfill his duties.

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