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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Emmanuel Macron Urges Donald Trump to Lift Sanctions on Thierry Breton
Caption: Emmanuel Macron Urges Donald Trump to Lift Sanctions on Thierry Breton. French President Emmanuel Macron has asked Donald Trump to lift U.S. sanctions imposed on former EU tech chief Thierry Breton and French ICC judge Nicolas Guillou. In a letter reported by La Tribune, Macron called the measures “unjustly imposed” and urged Washington to reconsider. Breton, a former European Commissioner in charge of tech, was sanctioned over his role in shaping the EU’s Digital Services Act. The DSA became the basis for a major fine against U.S. social media platform X, sparking backlash in Washington. Nicolas Guillou was sanctioned after the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants against Israeli leaders over the Gaza conflict. Those targeted by U.S. sanctions face travel bans and restrictions on access to American tech and payment systems. The move marked an escalation in tensions between Washington and European institutions accused by the U.S. of undermining its interests. Macron’s appeal highlights ongoing transatlantic friction over tech regulation, international justice and foreign policy. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Emmanuel Macron,Donald Trump,Thierry Breton,Nicolas Guillou,Digital Services Act,International Criminal Court,US sanctions,Gaza conflict,X fine,European Commission
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