US, EU: ‘Strong condemnation of sanctions against Breton, ready to respond’

Brussels, 24 Dec. (LaPresse) – “The European Commission strongly condemns the US decision to impose travel restrictions on five European citizens, including former European Commissioner Thierry Breton. Freedom of expression is a fundamental right in Europe and a core value shared with the United States throughout the democratic world.‘ The EU executive announced this in a statement. ’The EU is an open, rules-based single market with the sovereign right to regulate economic activity in line with our democratic values and international commitments,” the statement continued. Our digital rules ensure a level playing field, security and fairness for all companies, applied fairly and without discrimination. We have requested clarification from the US authorities and remain engaged. If necessary, we will respond swiftly and decisively to defend our regulatory autonomy from unjustified measures,” Palazzo Berlaymont concluded.