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Authors Protest Political Influence at Grasset Amidst Macron's Call for Diversity

4/20/2026

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An open letter by 170 authors, including Bernard-Henri Lévy (French philosopher), protests political interference at Grasset.
The authors criticize Vincent Bolloré, owner of Hachette, for influence over the company.
French President Emmanuel Macron calls for diverse opinions in publishing.
Vincent Bolloré pledges to find new authors and dismisses concerns as a "small caste."
He links Olivier Nora's departure to a dispute over publication date and cites turnover decline.

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An open letter by 170 authors, including Bernard-Henri Lévy (French philosopher), protests political interference at Grasset.
The authors criticize Vincent Bolloré, owner of Hachette, for influence over the company.
French President Emmanuel Macron calls for diverse opinions in publishing.
Vincent Bolloré pledges to find new authors and dismisses concerns as a "small caste."
He links Olivier Nora's departure to a dispute over publication date and cites turnover decline.