Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:58pm on 16 Jun 2025,Monday International
The Louvre Museum in Paris shut down on June 16 as workers staged a spontaneous strike, protesting against overwhelming crowds, understaffing, and deteriorating working conditions. Thousands of tourists were left stranded outside the museum, which welcomes over 8.7 million visitors annually—double its design capacity. The strike coincided with internal meetings, as unions condemned President Emmanuel Macron’s decade-long “Louvre New Renaissance” renovation plan as insufficient. Workers demanded urgent action, stating, “We can’t wait six years for help.” Despite Macron’s promises of new entrances and dedicated spaces, staff say daily conditions are unsafe, citing leaks, extreme temperatures, and crumbling infrastructure as ongoing threats. (PC: AP)
