Over 100 Writers Quit Publisher Grasset

In an open letter, the writers—including high-profile figures like Virginie Despentes and Bernard-Henri Lévy—accused Bolloré of using the publisher to promote far-right and reactionary ideas.

They stated they 'refuse to be hostages in an ideological war' as Bolloré continues to reshape the French media landscape.

The exodus is a significant blow to Grasset, which has been a cornerstone of French literature for over a century.

The controversy highlights growing concerns about the influence of conservative billionaires on cultural and intellectual institutions in Europe.