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In an exclusive interview with Euronews, former European Commissioner Thierry Breton says that when the newly re-elected US President Donald Trump wants to take the pulse of Europe, he turns to the Hungarian Prime Minister.

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What will happen to the EU telecom law without Thierry Breton?

With Henna Virkkunen likely to replace Thierry Breton as the EU Commissioner in charge of telecom, the scope of the upcoming Digital Networks Act is uncertain.

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Will Breton's final salvo rock von der Leyen's boat even further?

Breton publicly accused European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of "questionable governance" and secretly trying to replace him by asking France for a different name for her College. Will von der Leyen's troubles end soon, or will they only worsen?

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New twists to Commissioner saga as Breton slams VDL on his way out

Tensions rose on Monday as Breton publicly resigned from his role as Commissioner complicating her efforts to present a new College of 26 for the new term.

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Analysis: With Breton out, von der Leyen tightens grip on power

The Frenchman's dramatic resignation sets the tone for Ursula von der Leyen's second mandate at the top of the European Commission.

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Thierry Breton’s seven most memorable moments

After an eventful five years, the EU’s most colourful commissioner is leaving Brussels. From fighting Elon Musk to buying COVID-19 vaccines, and challenging his boss to announcing the death of NATO, Euronews takes you through some career highlights.

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France names Stéphane Séjourné as EU Commissioner after Breton quits

Séjourné has served as France's Minister for Europe and foreign affairs since January.

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Breton quits as EU Commissioner, directly blames von der Leyen

Thierry Breton has resigned as European Commissioner, dealing a new blow to Ursula von der Leyen's efforts to build her next team.

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US seeks to agree principles on safety of submarine cables with EU

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Elon Musk's X sees decline in users in the EU

The number is still well above the threshold to fall within the scope of the Digital Services Act.

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EU Commission not drawn on Musk insults against Breton

Breton argued in the letter that, despite the interview taking place outside the EU, whatever was said during the live event could impact the EU public order and therefore fall under the DSA.

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EU’s Breton reminds Musk of legal obligations ahead of Trump interview

Elon Musk hosted US presidential hopeful Donald Trump in a live-streamed conversation on his X platform on Monday.