European Commissioner Thierry Breton resigns amid conflict with President Ursula von der Leyen over Elon Musk's X platform.

European Commissioner Thierry Breton has resigned, citing personal reasons related to a conflict with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. His departure follows controversial remarks about potentially punishing Elon Musk's X platform for failing to censor harmful content. Breton's tenure included significant roles in tech regulation and the COVID-19 response, but his threats against Musk drew criticism within the EU.

September 16, 2024
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