An international competition will be held to design a new entrance for the Louvre museum in Paris to address overcrowding issues. President Emmanuel Macron announced this as part of his New Renaissance project, which includes relocating the Mona Lisa to a new exhibition space and introducing tariff changes for non-EU residents. The Louvre's director, Laurence des Cars, highlighted the museum's overcrowding problems and the need for better presentation of the Mona Lisa. The project aims to modernize the museum's infrastructure and enhance visitor experience without costing taxpayers. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)