Official announcements from the French government or Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin

French Authorities Reject 3,570 Olympics Jobseekers Over Security Threats

Jul 14, 2024, 06:41 PM

French authorities have rejected 3,570 applicants for jobs at the upcoming Paris Olympics due to terrorism links and other security threats. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin announced that the government conducted hundreds of thousands of investigations to screen applicants who posed potential risks. Additionally, more foreign police will be deployed in the streets of Paris to ensure security during the event.