Thierry Breton Resigns from Position in the European Commission
Thierry Breton, the former French minister and outgoing member of the European Commission, has announced his immediate resignation from his position due to disagreements with President Ursula von der Leyen. In a statement released on social media on Monday, September 16, he stated that Ursula von der Leyen had asked France to propose another candidate to join her Commission.
Gratitude for Colleagues and Team
In his announcement, Breton expressed his deepest gratitude to his colleagues in the College, Commission services, Members of the European Parliament, Member States, and his team. He noted their tireless work in advancing the EU agenda and stated that it had been an honor and privilege to serve the common European interest.
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