Billionaire Bolloré sparks turmoil at French publisher Grasset
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-16 09:45 UTC
- Sources: France 24 English
Dozens of authors attacked French conservative billionaire Vincent Bolloré after the long-standing head of publisher Grasset, Olivier Nora, abruptly departed after 26 years — reportedly sacked following a disagreement over a book. The upheaval mirrors controversies at other Bolloré-owned media outlets and reflects his broader effort to reshape France's media landscape.