In a significant development, Laurence des Cars, the director of the Louvre Museum, has resigned following a high-profile jewel heist that occurred in October 2025, where thieves stole approximately €88 million (about $102 million) worth of Napoleonic jewels. French President Emmanuel Macron accepted her resignation, describing it as 'an act of responsibility' during a time when the museum is in dire need of security upgrades and modernization. This incident has raised serious questions about the museum's security protocols, especially given that the jewels remain missing four months later. Macron's office noted that des Cars' departure comes amid a backdrop of labor strikes and other operational challenges facing the museum, which has been criticized for its inadequate spending on security despite lavish expenditures on new artwork, only a fraction of which is accessible to the public (The Guardian, NBC News, Financial Times).
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Louvre Museum Director Laurence Des Cars Resigns After Jewel Heist
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Laurence des Cars resigned as Louvre director after a €88M jewel heist, prompting scrutiny of security measures. President Macron called it a responsible act amid ongoing operational challenges.
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