Emmanuel Macron Accepts Laurence des Cars' Resignation After Heist
French President Emmanuel Macron accepted the resignation of Louvre director Laurence des Cars after a $102M jewel heist and ticket fraud.The museum faced intense scrutiny for security failures, including a lack of cameras and water leaks near the “Mona Lisa”.Laurence des Cars will now transition to a role within the French G7 presidency while the museum begins a $826M modernization project.The initiative known as “
Louvre New Renaissance” seeks to restore order and will limit daily visitors to 30,000 to reduce overcrowding.