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Louvre Strike Continues as Staff Extend Walkout Over Security and Staffing Concerns

Louvre Strike Continues as Staff Extend Walkout Over Security and Staffing Concerns

Paris, December 17, 2025: Employees of the Louvre Museum on Wednesday voted to extend their ongoing strike, deepening uncertainty over the reopening of the world’s most visited museum amid mounting concerns over chronic understaffing, deteriorating infrastructure and security lapses.The decision was taken at a general assembly earlier in the day, where workers unanimously backed the continuation of the walkout that began earlier this week. The museum, which was closed on Tuesday for its regular weekly shutdown, remained in limbo on Wednesday as authorities assessed whether enough staff were available to safely open the galleries.Visitors holding pre-booked tickets were seen waiting…
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