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Politico (August 2, 2023)

BY NICHOLAS VINOCUR AND SUZANNE LYNCH

Thierry Breton is playing politics — and insiders say it’s part of a bid for Brussels’ most powerful position.

When Thierry Breton first floated the idea of becoming European Commission president, not even he seemed to take the idea very seriously.

“I may be able to consider a new Plan B assignment,” the internal market commissioner replied with a smile, when asked at a POLITICO event whether he wanted the top job, prompting laughter.

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