In a decisive move to address the ongoing crisis at the Louvre Museum, French President Emmanuel Macron has officially appointed Christophe Leribault, the former director of the Palace of Versailles, as the new head of the museum. This appointment follows the resignation of Laurence des Cars, which Macron described as 'an act of responsibility' in light of the museum's struggles following a high-profile jewel heist in October 2025. The heist, which resulted in the theft of approximately €88 million (about $102 million) worth of Napoleonic jewels, has left the museum under intense scrutiny regarding its security measures. Leribault, who has a wealth of experience in museum management, is expected to implement significant upgrades to the museum's security protocols to restore public trust (Geo Business, New York Times). However, the fallout from the heist has put Macron's plans for the Louvre at risk, jeopardizing his cultural legacy as he champions a refurbishment of the museum (New York Times).
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Macron Appoints Christophe Leribault To Lead Louvre Museum Crisis
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French President Macron appoints Christophe Leribault as Louvre's new head to restore trust after a €88M jewel heist, facing scrutiny over security and labor strikes amid cultural legacy concerns.
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