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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Christophe Leribault Appointed New President of the Louvre After Major Heist
Caption: Christophe Leribault Appointed New President of the Louvre After Major Heist. Christophe Leribault has been appointed as the new president of the Louvre Museum by French President Emmanuel Macron. The appointment follows the resignation of Laurence des Cars, who faced scrutiny after a major jewelry heist at the Louvre in October. Des Cars’ resignation came after a €88 million theft revealed serious security lapses and prompted calls for leadership change. The heist highlighted years of underinvestment in the museum, leading to heightened scrutiny on Culture Minister Rachida Dati. Dati, who is running for mayor of Paris, has faced pressure to resolve the Louvre's security crisis before her departure. Des Cars stated she resigned to allow the museum's modernization efforts to move forward without distraction. In her resignation statement, Des Cars expressed pride in her work despite the challenging circumstances. Leribault, a seasoned curator, takes over as president, bringing experience from leading the Château de Versailles and the Orsay Museum. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Louvre Museum,Christophe Leribault,Laurence des Cars,jewelry heist,security failures,French Culture Minister,Rachida Dati,Paris mayoral election,museum leadership,modernization efforts,France,Emmanuel Macron
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