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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 3 | 4.33 | 0.28% | +10% | 8,654,622 | 26,445 | $700,000 | 2,139$ |
| France | 2 | 4.50 | 0.21% | +10% | 65,273,511 | 148,043 | $2,700,000 | 6,124$ |
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 162,177 | $21,000,000 | 10,289$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 6.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 625,978 | 669 | $73,000 | 78$ |
| Spain | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 44,025 | $1,400,000 | 1,318$ |
| Totals | 8 | 452,311,540 | 381,359 | $25,873,000 | 19,948$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
France:
Thierry Breton recalls his efforts to lobby against the regulation of Big Tech in Europe.
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Spain:
Breton is the former European Commissioner for Internal Market and Digital Services, known for being the brain behind the Digital Services Act.
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Switzerland:
Thierry Breton is one of the driving forces behind the Digital Services Act.
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Switzerland:
Thierry Breton, a former EU commissioner and one of the architects of the DSA, faced a travel ban from the Trump administration.
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France:
Thierry Breton is a former commissioner who has been sanctioned for his role in the Digital Services Act.
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Switzerland:
Thierry Breton, then EU Commissioner, sent a letter to Musk regarding compliance with the DSA.
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Luxembourg:
Thierry Breton is noted for facing a travel ban from the US due to alleged online censorship issues.
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United States:
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced visa sanctions against Thierry Breton, a former European commissioner involved in the DSA.
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United Kingdom:
Thierry Breton is the former EU commissioner who was also targeted by the US state department.
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North Macedonia:
Thierry Breton is a former European Commissioner who has expressed concerns about the digital regulatory relationship between Europe and the United States.
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