Thierry Breton's Unexpected Departure from the European Commission
Thierry Breton has officially resigned from his position as European Commissioner. This unexpected move comes as President Ursula von der Leyen is completing the formation of her new team for a five-year mandate. Breton expressed feeling sidelined in his letter to von der Leyen, stating that he could no longer execute his duties due to governance doubts within the executive.
Breach of Trust and Tensions in Brussels
Relations between Breton and von der Leyen have been notoriously strained, culminating in Breton leading a revolt against her leadership style. Following the resignation announcement, the composition of the European executive is now uncertain.
- Breton termed his time as commissioner an honor.
- His departure raises questions about the gender balance in the new team.
- France is expected to propose a new candidate to replace Breton.
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