Summary
The director of the Louvre Museum, Laurence des Cars, resigned after the theft of the French crown jewels and other issues at the museum. There were concerns about security problems, labor strikes, and a ticket fraud investigation. President Emmanuel Macron accepted her resignation to help the museum move forward with improvements.
Key Facts
- Laurence des Cars resigned as director of the Louvre Museum.
- The resignation follows the theft of French crown jewels worth 88 million euros.
- Thieves stole the jewels in October during an eight-minute heist.
- There is an ongoing investigation into a long-term ticket fraud scheme at the museum.
- The museum faced a wildcat strike due to staff concerns over overcrowding and understaffing.
- President Emmanuel Macron accepted the resignation and plans to focus on museum collaboration during France's time leading the Group of Seven.
