French billionaire Vincent Bolloré's attempts to reshape the media landscape caused 100 authors to leave the Grasset publishing house. The departure followed the unexpected exit of the long-time CEO.

French conservative billionaire Vincent Bolloré came under attack from dozens of authors on Thursday at one of his flagship publishing brands, as he continues to reshape the country's media landscape. More than 100 authors at the Grasset imprint, home to some of the biggest names in French literature, said they would leave the publishing house after the surprise departure of its long-time CEO. FRANCE 24's Carys Garland reports.