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Daylight Heist at Louvre Sparks Controversy Over Security Hire

10/22/2025

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On October 21, 2025, a daylight heist at the Louvre stole jewels belonging to Napoleon’s family.
Dominique Buffin, the Louvre's security head and the first woman in the role, was appointed by Laurence Des Cars, the museum's first female director.
French and American conservatives criticized Buffin's appointment as meritless.
Erik Tegnér from the far-right accused wokisme of influencing the hiring.
The Louvre lacks a formal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy.

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Story summary

On October 21, 2025, a daylight heist at the Louvre stole jewels belonging to Napoleon’s family.
Dominique Buffin, the Louvre's security head and the first woman in the role, was appointed by Laurence Des Cars, the museum's first female director.
French and American conservatives criticized Buffin's appointment as meritless.
Erik Tegnér from the far-right accused wokisme of influencing the hiring.
The Louvre lacks a formal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy.