Thierry Breton
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EU, France, Germany slam US visa bans as ‘censorship’ row deepens
The European Union, France and Germany condemned U.S. visa bans on European citizens combating online hate and disinformation, with Brussels saying on Wednesday it could "respond swiftly and decisively" against…
Emmanuel Macron nominates Thierry Breton for another term at European Commission
French President Emmanuel Macron has officially nominated Thierry Breton for a second term as France's European commissioner, according to a letter to…
EU’s Breton aiming for 3 billion-euro scheme to ramp up defence production
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, (Reuters) - EU industrial chief Thierry Breton is targeting 3 billion euros ($3.3 billion) in a new…
EU’s Breton confirms investigations into three tech platforms, including X
By Martin Coulter LONDON, Oct 26 (Reuters) - EU industry chief Thierry Breton has launched investigations into three tech platforms over content…
EU, Japan to deepen chip cooperation -Breton
TOKYO, July 3 (Reuters) - The European Union will deepen cooperation with Japan on semiconductors, its industry chief said on Monday, as…
EU’s industry chief defends data rules criticised by Big Tech
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, June 23 (Reuters) - European Union industry chief Thierry Breton on defended draft rules aimed at preventing…
EU to accelerate arms shipments to Ukraine
PARIS, June 18 (Reuters) - The European Union is speeding up arms deliveries to Ukraine in support of the country's counter offensive…
EU’s Breton demands Meta act against online child pornography
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, June 8 (Reuters) - EU industry chief Thierry Breton will meet Meta Platforms Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg…
Twitter cannot hide from EU rules after exit from code, EU’s Breton says
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, May 26 (Reuters) - Twitter cannot run away from its obligations even after quitting a voluntary EU…
EU’s Breton: TikTok still a long way from EU rules compliance
PARIS, May 19 (Reuters) - EU industry chief Thierry Breton said on Friday he had recently spoken with TikTok Chief Executive Shou…