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flag France raised non-EU adult museum entry fees to 32 euros, sparking backlash over equity and access.

flag Starting January 13, 2026, France raised entry fees for non-European adult visitors to major museums like the Louvre and Palace of Versailles, increasing the cost to 32 euros ($37)—a 45% hike—amid widespread criticism. flag The government says the move will generate 20–30 million euros annually for renovations, including a billion-euro Louvre project. flag Critics, including unions, academics, and cultural advocates, call the policy discriminatory, impractical due to identity checks, and contrary to the principle of universal access to art, especially given the global origins of museum collections. flag The policy, rare in Western Europe, has sparked debate over equity, nationalism, and the role of public institutions in a global context.

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