The conservative billionaire Pierre-Edouard Stérin will be tried in January for his repeated refusal to appear before a parliamentary inquiry commission.

Pierre-Edouard Stérin, a conservative billionaire, is set to appear in court in January 2027 for repeatedly failing to attend a parliamentary inquiry. He was summoned to explain his political activism related to the organization of elections in France. Stérin, who built his fortune with Smartbox, ignored two summonses in May 2025. His non-appearance could lead to a two-year prison sentence and a fine. The inquiry was initiated by Thomas Cazenave, who reported the matter to the authorities. Stérin's lawyer and Cazenave declined to comment on the case.