Overview
- The December 4 event at the Folies Bergère went ahead under a large police deployment after calls to disrupt it by CGT, Solidaires, Attac, Nous Toutes and other groups.
- Around a hundred protesters gathered near the venue, with videos showing mortar‑type fireworks launched from the roof and police intervening outside.
- Inside the theater, stink bombs were released and the program paused briefly before resuming, according to on‑site reports.
- Organizers said about 1,500 guests attended to hear pitches from 12 associations, with a one‑night fundraising goal of up to €1 million.
- The charity says all validated pledges go to beneficiary groups and reports €28 million raised since 2017, while its spokesman says Stérin no longer sits on the board or influences the jury.