Thierry Breton

At the invitation of the German Greens, I took part in the strategic seminar of Die Grünen leadership in Berlin, speaking on European sovereignty and competitiveness 🇪🇺 To face the shock of empires: unity and resistance.

Under pressure. We have fought for our 🇪🇺 digital safety laws. Some want to unravel them. We must not give in. Op-ed @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

« Comment en est-on arrivé là ? » Une question. Dix réponses. Et un livre, à paraître le 23 octobre 😉

Excellente visite chez ArianeGroup, acteur-clé de notre autonomie 🇫🇷 & 🇪🇺 - Accès à l’#espace avec Ariane 6 - Dissuasion #nucléaire avec missiles M51 - Planeurs #hypersoniques - Constellation souveraine et #sécurisée avec Iris2 Bravo au Président Martin Sion & ses équipes🚀

Bâtir des #coalitions est un prérequis dans nos démocraties. Au niveau 🇪🇺, conservateurs, centristes — avec Renew — & sociaux-démocrates ont su s’accorder pour confirmer à la tête de la Commission U. von der Leyen, que je félicite chaleureusement. Au travail, tous ensemble, pour une UE plus forte

Strengthening ties with our partners Down Under! 🇪🇺🇦🇺 As part of the EU #CriticalRawMaterials Act, signing today — together with Valdis Dombrovskis — a strategic Partnership on Sustainable Critical & Strategic Minerals with #Australia. Important news for our EU strategic autonomy!

Today we open cases against #Meta for suspected breach of #DSA obligations to protect integrity of elections: ▪️Inadequate ad moderation exploited for foreign interference & scams ▪️Inadequate data access to monitor elections ▪️Non-compliant tool for flagging illegal content

Our children are not guinea pigs for social media. I take note of TikTok’s decision to suspend the #TikTokLite “Reward Program” in the EU. The cases against TikTok on the risk of addictiveness of the platform continue. #DSA ensures the safety of our 🇪🇺 online space. x.com/TikTokPolicy...

🚨We suspect #TikTokLite feature to be toxic & addictive, in particular for children. Unless TikTok provides compelling proof of safety —which it failed to do until now—we stand ready to trigger #DSA interim measures including the #suspension of the TikTokLite "reward programme".

Is social media "lite" as addictive and toxic as cigarettes "light"? We have just sent a request for information regarding the launch of #TikTokLite. We will spare no effort to protect minors under the #DSA.

The #DMA has been in place for 18 days and we’ve witnessed more change from Big Tech than in the past 10 years. But we want to make sure everything is done by the book 🇪🇺 Opening cases today against: 🔹Alphabet 🔹Apple 🔹Meta ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

#DSA now running at full speed — today: 🔹Investigation into #AliExpress on countering illegal products circulation Request for information: 🔹 #LinkedIn on targeted advertising 🔹 8 v. large platforms on risks posed by #GenerativeAI Enforcement teams fully mobilised 🇪🇺

🇪🇺 Democracy: 2⃣ | Lobby: 0️⃣ I welcome the overwhelming support from European Parliament for our #MediaFreedomAct An important step to protect our information space & fight #disinformation. It will strengthen #independent media as vigilant guardians of our democratic values.

🇪🇺 Democracy: 1️⃣ | Lobby: 0️⃣ I welcome the overwhelming support from European Parliament for our #AIAct —the world's 1st comprehensive, binding rules for trusted AI. Europe is NOW a global standard-setter in AI. We are regulating as little as possible — but as much as needed!

Together with EUCO President Charles Michel important meeting gathering #EUDefence industry actors. Everyone mobilised to switch to “economy of war” mode for our defence industry. Already surpassing 1 million ammunition shells production / year. And 2 million in 2025. For 🇪🇺🇺🇦

Europe is committed to making women's talent a driving force for innovation, growth & competitiveness 🇪🇺 It is not only an aspiration — but a concrete target to be achieved by 2030. Let's shape a future where diversity powers our economy and industrial ambitions. #WomenInTech

🚨Under the #DMA, there is no room for threats by gatekeepers to silence developers. I have asked our services to look into Apple’s termination of Epic’s developer account as a matter of priority. To all developers in 🇪🇺 & 🌍: now is the time to have your say on gatekeepers’ compliance solutions!

It’s D-Day for #DMA! 🇪🇺 As of today, big platforms designed as “gatekeepers” must comply with precise obligations — or face heavy sanctions. More opportunities for smaller competitors 🟰 more choice and affordable options for EU consumers.

There is no cybersecurity without solidarity 🇪🇺 The Cyber Solidarity Act is a crucial step to establish a European #CyberShield 🛡️ For the security of our citizens. Details 👉 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

EU defence is moving forward! 🇪🇺 And it's an opportunity. For the competitiveness of our industry. For the credibility of the European pillar within NATO. For the security of our fellow citizens. ec.europa.eu/commission/pre… #EUDefence

Échange approfondi avec le Premier ministre 🇫🇷 Gabriel Attal sur les enjeux de la campagne européenne 🇪🇺 Juste rémunération des agriculteurs, renforcement de la base industrielle de défense, simplification & compétitivité des entreprises: L’Europe s’engage pour répondre aux défis!

Cloud, quantum, AI… new tech is leading to a radical transformation of the connectivity sector 🛜 🇪🇺 digital infrastructures of tomorrow require : ✔️scale ✔️level-playing field ✔️innovation ✔️security Today: White Paper 📘 🔜 Digital Networks Act ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Today we open an investigation into TikTok over suspected breach of transparency & obligations to protect minors: 📱Addictive design & screen time limits 🕳️ Rabbit hole effect 🔞 Age verification 🔐 Default privacy settings Enforcing DSA for safer Internet for youngsters

It’s DSA O’clock! ⏰ As of today, the DSA starts applying to all online platforms in the EU 🇪🇺 Effective enforcement is now key to protect our citizens from illegal content and to uphold their rights.

No Valentine’s plans?🏹 No problem. Here is the 🇪🇺 #SingleMarket Annual Competitiveness Report — a stimulating read with long-lasting effects: ✔️Attracting investment ✔️ Enhancing strategic technological capabilities ✔️Supporting workforce skills ➡️ ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Today we open formal infringement proceedings against @X : ⚠️ Suspected breach of obligations to counter #IllegalContent and #Disinformation ⚠️ Suspected breach of #Transparency obligations ⚠️ Suspected #DeceptiveDesign of user interface #DSA

Historic! The EU becomes the very first continent to set clear rules for the use of AI 🇪🇺 The #AIAct is much more than a rulebook — it's a launchpad for EU startups and researchers to lead the global AI race. The best is yet to come! 👍

Today marks the final 🇪🇺 Digital Council under 🇪🇸 Presidency #TTE Thank you dear Carme Artigas & Maria Gonzáles Veracruz for your pivotal role in progressing key digital files! #eID #Cyber #AI Looking forward to joining forces with 🇧🇪 Presidency to make 2024 a landmark year in #digital

Important meeting with Ukraine’s Minister for Strategic Industries Alexander Kamyshin 🇺🇦 EU has a solid defence industrial base to support both 🇪🇺 and Ukraine’s security — strengthening cooperation is key. #ASAP #EDIRPA #EDIP

Sending an iMessage to a Google phone? Until now it was unthinkable… but soon, thanks to the #DMA, it will become a reality! More openness from all gatekeepers by 7 March 2024. Working hard for more EU consumer choice 🇪🇺 #experience www.macworld.com/article/2141...

De l'extraction au recyclage, du lithium au cobalt en passant par le manganèse, l'accès 🇪🇺 aux matières premières critiques est une priorité! Deux jours après avoir obtenu l'accord sur le EU Critical Raw Materials Act, je rencontre les PDG européens du secteur pour une mise en oeuvre rapide.

We have a deal! 👏 The EU Critical Raw Materials Act — that I presented 8 months ago — will increase Europe’s resilience and economic security 🇪🇺 A fruitful negotiation built on experience - the 23rd political agreement since the beginning of my mandate. #EuropePuissance

We did it! #Deal🤝 With the European Digital Identity wallet, all 🇪🇺 citizens will be able to have a secured e-identity for their lifetime. The wallet has the highest level of both security & privacy. Giant step & a world premiere ! 👏 to my teams and both colegislators.

L'Europe a —momentanément — perdu son accès à l'espace. L’accord au sein de l’ESA est une 1ère avancée mais nous devons aller plus loin:  ✔️Plus de concurrence, moins de "retour géographique" ✔️Agrégation des lancements institutionnels ✔️Préférence 🇪🇺: UE, ESA & États membres

In Seville for EU Space Council 🇪🇸🇪🇺 Resilience — in space and from space — is mandatory: ✔️Use Galileo, Copernicus & IRIS2 for our security & defence ✔️Protect our space infrastructure from threats ✔️Reduce technological dependencies ✔️Ensure EU autonomous access to space

Commission sends request for information to AliExpress under DSA🇪🇺 The DSA is not just about hate speech, disinformation & cyberbullying. It is also there to ensure removal of illegal or unsafe products sold in the EU via e-commerce platforms, including fake medicines💊 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

We've seen changes on TikTok recently. My services and I are now investigating whether this is enough to ensure compliance with the DSA. We must spare no effort to protect our citizens against illegal content and disinformation. Constructive call today with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew.

Très heureux de retrouver le Président de la République du Sénégal Macky Sall 🇸🇳 pour un long entretien. Géopolitique, lutte contre le terrorisme, transition énergétique, infrastructures et connectivité… Plus que jamais, la coordination et le dialogue Afrique-UE sont clé.

Broad exchange in Riga today with 🇱🇻 Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa on EU security — including defence readiness, economic security, protection of critical infrastructure & fight against disinformation. Latvia is playing a leading role in this part of Europe for our common security 🇪🇺

Given the extensive reach of YouTube, recalling the precise obligations of the DSA in the context of the terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel and disinformation around elections ⤵️

The DSA is here to protect both freedom of expression & our democracies — including in times of crisis. We have sent X a formal request for information, a first step in our investigation to determine compliance with the DSA. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

TikTok has a particular obligation to protect children and teenagers from violent content and terrorist propaganda —as well as death challenges & potentially life-threatening content. DSA sets out very clear obligations TikTok must comply with. Letter to TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew ⤵️