‘The last bastion before collapse’ – Louvre museum closed as workers begin strike
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- The Louvre museum in Paris has closed as workers initiate a strike demanding urgent renovations, increased staffing, and protesting against rising ticket prices for non-EU visitors. This closure comes amid ongoing challenges for the museum, including a recent jewel heist and safety concerns following a damaging water leak.
- The strike highlights significant discontent among the museum's workforce, which numbers around 2,100. With the Louvre being the world's most-visited museum, any prolonged closure could severely impact its operations and visitor experience, particularly during peak tourist seasons.
- This situation reflects broader issues within cultural institutions regarding funding, security, and visitor accessibility, especially in light of recent security failures that allowed a major theft to occur. The museum's management faces pressure to address these systemic problems while balancing the financial implications of rising operational costs.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System
