"The Elysee welcomed 'an act of responsibility at a time when the world's largest museum needs a period of calm and a new strong impetus to carry out major security projects'. Des Cars has been under rising pressure since the October robbery at the museum that saw €88million of French crown jewels stolen."
"Last week, MPs leading the inquiry presented an interim assessment of their work after 70 hearings, pointing to 'systemic failures' that led to the break-in. After initially defending her position Des Cars had, as numerous lapses in security emerged, conceded that significant structural issues contributed to the security breach."
"The Louvre, a former royal palace and home to some of the world's most iconic pieces of art, including Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa, receives in the region of nine million visitors a year. Christophe Leribault was expected to be announced at a government meeting with tasks to secure and modernise the institution."
Laurence des Cars resigned as director of the Louvre following mounting pressure from a major security breach in October when €88 million in French crown jewels were stolen in broad daylight. Christophe Leribault, currently leading Versailles Palace, is expected to assume the position with a mandate to secure and modernize the world's most-visited museum. Des Cars initially offered her resignation after the theft but was refused by President Macron. However, as systemic security failures emerged through parliamentary inquiries and public scrutiny, she ultimately resigned on Tuesday. The Louvre, housing iconic artworks including the Mona Lisa, attracts approximately nine million visitors annually. Four suspects remain in custody, though the stolen jewels have not been recovered.
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