Emmanuel Macron Accepts Laurence des Cars Resignation After Heist

Emmanuel Macron has accepted the resignation of Laurence des Cars as director of the Louvre following a series of security and financial scandals.The departure comes after the theft of French crown jewels worth €88 million and a separate €10 million investigation into ticket fraud.Management faced intense criticism over systematic failures after a heating leak damaged artwork and employees held strikes over pay levels.Laurence des Cars will transition to a new role within the French G7 presidency to coordinate international museum cooperation and heritage.