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Breton quits as EU Commissioner, blames von der Leyen's 'questionable governance'

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Breton quits as EU Commissioner, blames von der Leyen's 'questionable governance'

Breton quits as EU Commissioner, blames von der Leyen's 'questionable governance'

Thierry Breton has resigned as European Commissioner, dealing a new blow to Ursula von der Leyen's efforts to build her next team.


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