In a dramatic turn of events, Laurence des Cars, the director of the Louvre Museum, has resigned following a historic jewel heist that exposed significant security flaws at the institution. The heist, which took place in October 2025, involved the theft of approximately €88 million (around $102 million) worth of crown jewels, including historical Napoleonic jewels. French President Emmanuel Macron accepted des Cars' resignation as 'an act of responsibility', amidst mounting public criticism regarding the museum's inadequate security measures that allowed such a daring theft to occur. This incident has left French citizens in shock and raised serious questions about the management of the world's most-visited museum, as reported by The News Pakistan on February 25, 2026.
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Louvre Museum Director Laurence Des Cars Resigns After Heist
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Louvre Museum director Laurence des Cars resigns after a €88 million jewel heist reveals security flaws, prompting public outcry and a call for major upgrades to restore trust in the institution.
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