Thierry Breton
Thierry Breton is a French politician and businessman who has served as the European Commissioner for Internal Market since December 2019. He is known for his efforts to enhance the digital single market in Europe and to bolster the EU's technological sovereignty. Before entering politics, Breton held various prominent roles in the corporate sector, including CEO positions in major companies such as Atos and France Télécom. His recent comments regarding the EU's influence in the Romanian elections have sparked discussions about the role of external entities in national democratic processes.
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Barrot said he expected Kushner to also explain recent US sanctions on French officials, including former EU commissioner Thierry Breton.
France pulls Kushner’s ambassadorial access
Taiwan· 2026-02-25
Thierry Breton's sanctions imposed by the US will be raised by the head of the French foreign office.
საფრანგეთი, ულტრამემარჯვენე აქტივისტის გარდაცვალებასთან დაკავშირებული კომენტარების გამო, აშშ-ის ელჩს იბარებს
Georgia· 2026-02-22
Thierry Breton is a former European Commissioner who has been sanctioned by the United States.
Macron îi cere lui Trump să ridice sancțiunile „impuse pe nedrept” unor cetățeni europeni
Romania· 2026-02-22
Thierry Breton is a former European Commissioner who was mentioned in Macron's request to lift sanctions.
La Tribune узнала о просьбе Макрона к Трампу смягчить санкции против ЕС — РБК
Russia· 2026-02-22
Thierry Breton was mentioned in the context of being sanctioned for his work as a European Commissioner.
Emmanuel Macron: “La estrategia de doblegarse ante EE UU no da resultados” | Internacional
Spain· 2026-02-10
Thierry Breton is one of the drafters of the Digital Services Act and has faced U.S. travel bans due to his involvement.
Lý do Pháp triệu tập Elon Musk, khám xét văn phòng của X
Vietnam· 2026-02-04
Thierry Breton recalls his efforts to lobby against the regulation of Big Tech in Europe.
« L’idée que Meta, Apple, Google et consorts puissent un jour couper leurs services à l’étranger devient un scénario crédible »
France· 2026-02-04
Breton is the former European Commissioner for Internal Market and Digital Services, known for being the brain behind the Digital Services Act.
Los europeos vetados en EE UU por luchar contra la desinformación: “Elon Musk ha pulsado el botón nuclear. No le gustamos” | TecnologíaSpain· 2026-02-01
Thierry Breton is one of the driving forces behind the Digital Services Act.
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Switzerland· 2026-01-30Thierry Breton, a former EU commissioner and one of the architects of the DSA, faced a travel ban from the Trump administration.
Streit um KI-Bildbearbeitung von XSwitzerland· 2026-01-26
Thierry Breton is a former commissioner who has been sanctioned for his role in the Digital Services Act.
Images dénudées générées sur X : l’Union européenne ouvre une enquête visant le réseau social d’Elon MuskFrance· 2026-01-26Thierry Breton, then EU Commissioner, sent a letter to Musk regarding compliance with the DSA.
Die Standpunkte der USA und der EU sind unvereinbarSwitzerland· 2026-01-19Thierry Breton is noted for facing a travel ban from the US due to alleged online censorship issues.
Schmit fordert hartes Vorgehen gegen Musks KI wegen Kinderpornografie
Luxembourg· 2026-01-13
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced visa sanctions against Thierry Breton, a former European commissioner involved in the DSA.
Trump administration’s vision of US tech dominance is colliding with Europe
United States· 2026-01-12
Thierry Breton is the former EU commissioner who was also targeted by the US state department.
US judge blocks Trump administration from deporting UK anti-disinformation campaigner | Trump administration
United Kingdom· 2025-12-26
Thierry Breton is a former European Commissioner who has expressed concerns about the digital regulatory relationship between Europe and the United States.
Што ќе стори Европа во однос на САД во врска со судирот за дигиталната регулатива
North Macedonia· 2025-12-26
Former European Commissioner Thierry Breton is also accused of attempting to pressure U.S. social platforms.
Visto negato dagli Usa, uno dei cinque europei ricorre in tribunale
Italy· 2025-12-26
Thierry Breton is a French former EU commissioner who was targeted by U.S. visa bans for his work combating online hate and disinformation.
Europe slams visa bans after US takes fresh swing at allies over ‘censorship’
Guyana· 2025-12-26
Thierry Breton was described as the 'mastermind' of the EU's Digital Services Act.
Germany says US visa bans over tech rules 'not acceptable'
Kenya· 2025-12-25
Thierry Breton is a former EU commissioner targeted by US sanctions.
UK says 'committed' to upholding free speech after US visa bansKenya· 2025-12-25Thierry Breton is a former European commissioner for digital affairs mentioned in the context of sanctions.
Le Britannique Imran Ahmed, interdit de séjour aux Etats-Unis pour son rôle dans la régulation de la tech, contre-attaque en justiceFrance· 2025-12-25
Thierry Breton is mentioned as one of the five Europeans targeted by the US state department.
British campaigner launches legal challenge against Trump administration after deportation threat | Freedom of speechUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-25Thierry Breton is mentioned in relation to the US State Department's announcement.
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Hong Kong· 2025-12-25
Thierry Breton is mentioned as a European personality facing American sanctions.
« La sécurité, la prospérité et la démocratie européennes ne peuvent plus dépendre de la volonté changeante des Etats-Unis »France· 2025-12-25
Breton, a French EU Commissioner, commented on censorship in relation to U.S. actions.
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Germany· 2025-12-25
The visa bans were imposed on Thierry Breton, the former EU commissioner and one of the architects of the bloc’s Digital Services Act.
Trump news at a glance: EU could respond to ‘unjustified’ US visa bans, official says | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-25
Former European commissioner Thierry Breton has been accused of leading efforts to pressure tech firms to censor American viewpoints.
Ex-EU commissioner and activists barred from US in attack on European tech regulators – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-24Thierry Breton served as European Commissioner for Internal Market from 2019 to 2024.
Von der Leyen diz que liberdade de expressão é base da democracia europeia | União Europeia
Portugal· 2025-12-24Thierry Breton was one of the co-authors of the EU Digital Services Act.
Дуров заявил, что Макрон превращает ЕС в «цифровой ГУЛАГ» — РБКRussia· 2025-12-24
Thierry Breton is a French former EU commissioner who was targeted by U.S. visa bans for his work on online hate and disinformation.
EU, France, Germany slam US visa bans as 'censorship' row deepensGuyana· 2025-12-24