Theft of 88 Million Euros in Seven Minutes
88 million in jewels stolen in seven minutes.
Senators confronted Laurence des Cars, Louvre President.
Security officials criticized inadequate surveillance coverage.
Des Cars defended €80 million security plan despite delays.
Thieves took eight items, including a necklace and diadem.
100 investigators mobilized.
Prosecutor Laure Beccuau confirmed theft details.
Macron ordered accelerated security measures.
Des Cars resigned but ministry rejected it.
Louvre's 9 million visitors intensified scrutiny.
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