Summary
- Thierry Breton, known for his confrontational approach to American tech giants, has resigned as the EU Commissioner after a reshuffling of top EU jobs.
- He is to be replaced by Finnish politician Henna Virkkunen, who will focus on tech sovereignty, security, and democracy under Ursula von der Leyen’s priorities.
- The shift in leadership signals a move towards technology’s role in European security and reducing dependency on other countries for critical technologies.
- Despite the change in commissioners, enforcement of existing rules remains a priority with ongoing legal battles and investigations into Big Tech companies.
