Louvre Director Resigns Amid Jewel Heist Probe's Damning Revelations
Louvre president Laurence des Cars steps down after a parliamentary inquiry uncovered 'systemic failures' at the renowned Paris museum following a high-profile €88m jewel theft.
Louvre president Laurence des Cars has resigned, just four months after a daring jewel heist saw thieves make off with €88m (£76m) worth of Napoleonic treasures from the museum's Apollo Gallery. The resignation comes days after a parliamentary inquiry described the Louvre as a 'state within a state', highlighting 'systemic failures' that enabled the dramatic robbery.
Des Cars, who had offered to step down immediately after the October 2025 burglary, tendered her resignation to French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday. In a statement, the Elysée Palace called the resignation 'an act of responsibility' following the inquiry's damning findings.
Source: The Guardian
