Louvre Museum to remain closed on Wednesday
During a general assembly, staff agreed to continue the walkout, according to union representatives, as reported by local media. The strike began earlier in the week after approximately 400 employees unanimously supported action to protest what they describe as long-standing understaffing, declining conditions within the historic site, and mounting budget constraints.
The museum, which is the most visited in the world, was already shut on Monday due to the strike and remained inaccessible on Tuesday, its standard weekly closing day.
Union officials said tensions have intensified since the Oct. 19 burglary, pointing to subsequent incidents that have heightened concerns. These include the temporary shutdown of one gallery and damage to rare books caused by a water leak.
After an emergency meeting between union leaders and officials at the Ministry of Culture, authorities put forward several proposals. These reportedly include reversing a planned €5.7 million ($6.6 million) budget reduction scheduled for 2026, launching new recruitment drives for visitor services and monitoring positions, and raising employee compensation.
However, unions have indicated that the proposed wage increase does not go far enough, insisting that any pay rise should be permanent rather than temporary.
The labor action has also intensified scrutiny of the museum’s security practices. The Louvre’s president, Laurence des Cars, is expected to face additional questioning before a Senate culture committee later Wednesday, as lawmakers seek further explanations regarding security shortcomings exposed by the burglary.
Des Cars has previously admitted to a “failure” in security during earlier testimony but stated that measures are being taken to speed up the implementation of a long-delayed security master plan.
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