"The Louvre accumulated considerable delays in the deployment of its security equipment, in favour of an event-driven policy, a judgment Des Cars said was unfair."
"Less than 0.3% of the budget was dedicated to security and fire prevention. In strategic documents prepared before the burglary, Des Cars had concluded theft no longer posed a threat to the museum."
"The robbery was made possible because of these inadequacies, said Pierre Moscovici, the Cour des Comptes's president."
"Upon her arrival in 2021, Des Cars chose to drop the safety plans launched by her predecessor and give top priority to her grand vision of a new entrance for the museum."
The Louvre is in crisis after the theft of crown jewels, leading to the appointment of Christophe Leribault as director. His mission is to restore stability. Leribault's predecessor, Laurence des Cars, faced criticism for management failures and prioritizing aesthetics over security. Reports indicated that the museum had significant delays in security upgrades, with less than 0.3% of the budget allocated to safety. The previous leadership's focus on a new entrance plan was deemed a misstep, as it neglected essential safety measures.
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