(Politico) It seemed like a good idea at the time.
French President Emmanuel Macron promised the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics on the banks of the River Seine in July would be a “moment of beauty, art, celebration of sports and our values.”
Instead, the grand opening and accompanying circus surrounding the sporting extravaganza threatens to turn into a nightmare for France’s security apparatus.
Earlier this month, Macron for the first time opened the door to moving the Olympics opening ceremony away from the Seine to a more conventional venue like the Stade de France, which will also host track and field events.
