Cyrille Bolloré Challenges ‘Time To Switch-Off Bolloré Letter’: “There Is No Political Project”
Cyrille Bolloré has responded to an open letter accusing his father of political interference in the media sector. He dismissed claims of a political agenda, calling them a 'giant lie.' The letter has gained significant support, now signed by nearly 5,000 cinema professionals, including notable international figures.
- ▪Cyrille Bolloré is the Chairman and CEO of the Bolloré Group.
- ▪The open letter titled 'Time To Switch-Off Bolloré' was launched at the Cannes Film Festival and has been signed by close to 5,000 cinema professionals.
- ▪Cyrille Bolloré stated that there is no political project behind the actions of the Bolloré Group.
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Cyrille Bolloré AFP via Getty Images Cyrille Bolloré, Chairman and CEO of the Bolloré Group, has addressed an open letter launched at Cannes accusing his father Vincent Bolloré of political interference in France’s media and entertainment sectors. Speaking at the group’s general assembly in Paris on Wednesday, Cyrille Bolloré evoked an atmosphere of “irritation” and “agitation” in reference to the letter titled “Time To Switch-Off Bolloré”. Launched on the opening night of the Cannes Film Festival, and initially signed by 600 local film professionals, the letter took aim at the acquisition of a 34% stake in French major UGC, with an option to buy it outright in 2028, by pay-TV giant Canal+, in which the Bolloré Group is the biggest shareholder with a 30.4% stake.
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