In a letter outlining his decision, Breton cited "questionable governance" following his discord with the EU commission's chief Ursula von der Leyen, leading to his resignation.
Breton noted that a few days ago, von der Leyen had asked France to withdraw his name from the upcoming executive, calling it a culmination of strained relations.
He asserted that von der Leyen's request to withdraw his candidacy was made for "personal reasons" that had not been discussed with him directly, exacerbating his concerns.
Breton claimed von der Leyen offered Paris a "more influential portfolio" in exchange for withdrawing his nomination, which he interpreted as an unacceptable political maneuver.
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