French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin recently spoke about France’s preparation for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Despite a tense security situation, he expressed confidence in the country’s readiness for the event. In an interview with Le Parisien newspaper, Darmanin stated that French authorities have developed multiple scenarios to handle critical situations that may arise during the summer.
Darmanin emphasized that the mobilization of security forces will be able to address three major risks facing France: terrorism, migration, and forest fires. While terrorism remains a concern, he noted that major events with high security measures are often the safest places with the lowest likelihood of incidents. This was demonstrated during past events in France, such as the Rugby World Cup and visits by prominent figures.
Regarding the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, Darmanin outlined strict access restrictions that will be in place a week beforehand. The ceremony, which will be held across the Seine river, will require residents in the area to apply for a QR code for access. Approximately 45,000 police officers will be deployed to monitor the area, with the possibility of limiting the number of spectators for safety reasons.
To ensure the safety of athletes and participants, around 2,500 foreign police and security forces will be present to safeguard their respective teams. The opening ceremony will feature a boat parade along the Seine, showcasing the beauty of Paris from
