Thierry Breton
Coverage of Thierry Breton in the Nexus archive.
- US judge halts sanctions policy that hit ex-EU commissioner, disinfo researchers
A U.S. judge has temporarily halted a visa restriction policy targeting researchers and regulators combating online disinformation, including former European Commissioner Thierry Breton. The policy, criticized for violating the First Amendment, was enforced by the Trump administration to restrict entry for individuals working against hate speech and misinformation. The judge’s order pauses the policy until a final ruling, with affected individuals expressing relief but noting ongoing financial sanctions remain.
- Europe wants out from under US tech – but first it has to find the exits
The European Union is seeking to reduce its dependence on US tech companies, with former European Commission tech chief Thierry Breton calling for an end to reliance on dominant US firms. The EU's Digital Services Act has been a point of contention with the US, and some experts are analyzing potential risks and strategies for achieving digital sovereignty. Europe faces significant challenges in extracting itself from incumbent US providers.