Louvre Museum Director Resigns After Crown Jewels Theft; Successor Named

French President Emmanuel Macron accepted the resignation of Laurence des Cars, director of the Louvre Museum, following the October theft of French crown jewels worth around 88 to 102 million euros. Des Cars, who had offered to resign immediately after the heist but was initially refused, was praised for her responsibility amid ongoing security and modernization challenges. Christophe Leribault, head of the Palace of Versailles, is expected to succeed her, tasked with enhancing security and overseeing the museum's recovery amid broader operational issues.