Paris Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine could move for security reasons, says Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron on April 15, 2024 said the Paris Olympics opening ceremony planned on the River Seine could be shifted to a stadium if there is a security threat. © Reuters

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics planned on the River Seine could be shifted instead to the Stade de France if the security threat is deemed too high.

France is on high security alert ahead of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, which are expected to draw millions of visitors to the country.