Overview
- The Cour des comptes published its final report Thursday confirming persistent delays in deploying security equipment and chronic underinvestment in maintenance from 2018 to 2024.
- Auditors recommend prioritizing technical infrastructure and safety, put the Louvre Nouvelle Renaissance renovation around €1.15 billion, and propose using Louvre Abu Dhabi licensing revenues exceeding €300 million through 2032.
- Culture Minister Rachida Dati has ordered external anti-ram and anti-intrusion barriers before year-end and launched a governance review that includes creating a new top-level security directorate.
- Louvre leadership says it accepts most recommendations but argues the assessment overlooks actions already under way, with an emergency board meeting scheduled for Friday.
- The criminal investigation into the 22 October theft is ongoing, four suspects are in custody, and the stolen royal and imperial jewels have not been recovered.