Breton Says He Is Stepping Down as France's EU Commissioner, Citing Spat with Von Der Leyen

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – French European Commissioner Thierry Breton on Monday said he would step down as a member of the EU executive body over a rift with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, alleging that she had asked Paris to withdraw his candidacy.

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Breton Says He Is Stepping Down as France's EU Commissioner, Citing Spat with Von Der Leyen

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – French European Commissioner Thierry Breton on Monday said he would step down as a member of the EU executive body over a rift with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, alleging that she had asked Paris to withdraw his candidacy.

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