Olympic Rings to Stay on Eiffel Tower

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo announced that the Olympic rings installed on the Eiffel Tower for the 2024 Summer Games will become a permanent fixture, albeit replaced with lighter versions. She claimed the Games helped the French 'fall in love with Paris again' and wants to maintain this festive spirit. Some Parisians support the idea for its colorful enhancement, while others argue it defiles the historic monument. Hidalgo also seeks to keep the Olympic cauldron in the Tuileries Gardens, though this decision rests with President Emmanuel Macron. The move is part of broader efforts to pedestrianize city areas and improve public spaces, continuing Hidalgo's pattern of bold urban reforms.