Pierre-Édouard Stérin moet voor rechter komen: wie is radicaal-rechtse Franse miljardair achter Bongo-bonnen?

French billionaire Pierre-Édouard Stérin is set to appear in court for refusing to testify before a parliamentary inquiry regarding his funding of conservative and far-right initiatives through his project Périclès. Stérin, who built his fortune with Smartbox and Bongo gift vouchers, faces potential jail time and fines. He has been criticized for his financial support of radical ideas and has expressed intentions to change inheritance laws to disinherit his children. His project aims to promote conservative values and support media that align with these ideologies, raising concerns about illegal campaign donations to far-right candidates. Stérin is among several wealthy individuals investing in right-wing causes in France.