Louvre Blockaded on Anniversary of Crown Jewels Theft as Unrest Spreads Across France

On Monday, 19 October, from 9am, access to the Louvre was halted, leaving visitors stranded outside. A notice at the entrance indicated the closure, which coincided with the one-year anniversary of the theft of the Crown Jewels that sparked a crisis last year. The Cgt union endorsed this action, confirming that the museum would not open for the day. Students from the École des Beaux-Arts also participated in the blockade. Following unrest in various European cities, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced curfews aimed at safeguarding businesses. President Emmanuel Macron declined the resignation of Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez during the cost-of-living protests, expressing, «Stasera proviamo tutti rabbia e vergogna» and cautioning against violence.