The French Court of Audit criticizes the Louvre Museum for "emphasizing promotion over safety."

The French Court of Audit released a report on November 6th criticizing the Louvre Museum for prioritizing projects that are image-driven and attractive in recent years, while neglecting the maintenance of the building and the updating of security systems. The report stated that, despite the Louvre having "sufficient resources," due to the lack of prioritization of projects, the institution now faces "unbearable investment barriers." The report on the management of the Louvre from 2018 to 2024 gained attention due to the jewelry theft case on October 19th. The Court of Audit emphasized that investments to ensure the long-term operation of the museum are "crucial," especially when it comes to security and technological equipment updates. The Louvre responded by stating that they accepted "most recommendations," but believed that the audit report "ignored" the various actions they had taken in the security field. Museum director, Laurence des Cars, had previously stated during a hearing at the Senate's Cultural Affairs Committee that the Louvre's overall security plan was not delayed. However, the final report by the Court of Audit still pointed out that the Louvre's investment pace is severely lagging behind, facing a increasingly prominent risk as the facilities age rapidly. The museum received a total of 9 million visitors in 2024, with 80% being foreign tourists.