Bombshell as France's EU commissioner Breton quits, criticises von der Leyen • FRANCE 24 English

Thierry Breton of France abruptly resigned from the European Commission on Monday and was replaced by Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne as his country's candidate for the next EU executive body, an unexpected twist in the highly political EU power transition. Breton announced his resignation in a toughly-worded statement as Commission President Ursula von der Leyen - whom he accused of "questionable governance" - prepares to announce this week who will be part of her new five-year team. FRANCE 24's European Affairs Editor Armen Georgian tells us more. #EU #Europe #Breton 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: https://www.france24.com/en/ Like us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBen Follow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/Xen Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGen Discover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKen Get the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen