PARIS (AP) – France’s culture minister announced Friday that the Louvre will install roadside collision prevention and anti-intrusion devices within the next two months, after facing pressure in the wake of the Oct. 19 terrorist attacks. crown jewels heist At the museum.
The announcement follows an interim investigation that found “chronic and structural underestimation.” Risk of theft At a landmark in Paris.
Culture Minister Rashida Dati said an alarm was activated during the robbery, but acknowledged “security gaps” and refused to resign as prime minister. museum director It cited four failures: underappreciated risks, inadequate security, inadequate governance, and “outdated” protocols.
“On public roads, anti-collision and anti-intrusion devices will be installed by the end of the year,” she told broadcaster TF1 on Friday.
The thieves used a basket lift mounted on a truck to reach the windows of the Apollo Gallery and fled within minutes with eight of the Crown Jewels.
A scrutiny by France’s Senate this week examined oversight gaps and accountability, with some MPs and trade unions questioning whether the minister’s actions amounted to gestures rather than lasting reforms.
The Louvre’s director, Lawrence de Caer, has already said the museum needs physical barriers to prevent vehicles from parking near vulnerable windows.
