In his resignation letter, Thierry Breton expressed concerns about 'questionable governance' within the European Commission, particularly citing his discord with Ursula von der Leyen.
Breton revealed that von der Leyen had asked France to withdraw his candidacy, mentioning that this request was made 'for personal reasons' and not discussed with him directly.
The resignation signifies a major shift in France's representation in the EU, as the country now proposes Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne as his replacement.
Breton alleged that von der Leyen proposed a political trade-off to France, offering a 'more influential portfolio' in exchange for his withdrawal from the candidacy.
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