Mass Author Exodus Hits French Publisher Grasset Amid Leadership Shakeup

A dramatic fallout unfolded at one of France's prominent publishing houses, Grasset, as 115 authors announced their departure in protest against recent changes under the ownership of conservative billionaire Vincent Bolloré. The development follows the abrupt resignation of Grasset’s long-time CEO, a move widely seen as part of Bolloré’s broader push to consolidate influence over France’s media and cultural industries. This mass exodus underscores growing unease among writers about Bolloré’s per