Bolloré consolidates control over Hachette Livre with Grasset leadership purge (lemonde.fr)

• Grasset CEO Olivier Nora dismissed.
• Bolloré loyalist appointed as successor.
• Consolidation of Hachette Livre under Bolloré ownership confirmed.

"The dismissal of long-time Grasset CEO Olivier Nora signifies the ongoing consolidation of Vincent Bolloré's influence over the Hachette Livre group. By installing a close associate, Bolloré strengthens his grip on one of France’s most significant cultural institutions, raising questions about the future of editorial independence and intellectual pluralism within the group."