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.
Born on Mar 15, 1955 (70 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3 | 5.33 | 0.18% | +10% | 46,754,778 | 94,890 | $1,400,000 | 2,841$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 4.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,138 | $700,000 | 496$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 4.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 628,066 | 381 | $5,500 | 3$ |
| Russia | 1 | 4.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 85,878 | $1,500,000 | 894$ |
| Totals | 6 | 200,141,546 | 187,287 | $3,605,500 | 4,234$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Spain:
Thierry Breton criticizes Ursula von der Leyen's acceptance of the trade agreement with Trump.
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Spain:
Thierry Breton is mentioned as a commissioner known for his strong defense of European interests.
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Spain:
Thierry Breton is the Commissioner for Internal Market who urged member states to implement measures to mitigate risks associated with Huawei.
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Russia:
Thierry Breton criticized Elon Musk's support for the far-right party as foreign interference.
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Montenegro:
Thierry Breton is the Commissioner for Internal Market who had disagreements with Zajbert over nominations.
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Switzerland:
Thierry Breton is described as a powerful French Commissioner who sought a power struggle with Ursula von der Leyen.
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Slovakia:
Thierry Breton specifically named China as a problematic dependency for the European Union.
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Switzerland:
Thierry Breton is a political opponent of Ursula von der Leyen within the EU Commission.
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Bulgaria:
Thierry Breton stated that if the wrong party wins elections in any EU country, they will annul the results.
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France:
Thierry Breton was a predecessor involved in the digital sector who communicated extensively about the investigations against Apple and Meta.
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