Staff at the Louvre in Paris walked off the job in a strike supported by several major unions, forcing the museum to close to visitors amid complaints about understaffing, deteriorating work conditions, and opposition to planned ticket-price increases. About 400 workers joined the action, blocking entries and displaying banners while negotiations with the Culture Ministry remain stalled. The government has appointed a special adviser to recommend reforms by early 2026 in hopes of resolving the dispute.
See "France's Louvre museum closed as workers begin rolling strike", Dominique Vidalon, Noemie Olive and Lauren Bacquie, Reuters, December 15, 2025