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Editorial: Le Monde

  • The Paris 2024 Olympics provide an opportunity to unify and uplift national morale in a context of self-denigration and polarization.
  • The arrival of the Olympic flame marked the formal start of anticipation for the event, inviting broad and diverse participation.
  • There are legitimate concerns about the sustainability of the games in the context of ecological transition, but significant efforts have been made to address this.
  • Despite criticisms over ticket pricing and cost overruns, the Paris 2024 organizers have managed to keep most significant problems at bay, with essential infrastructure completed on time.
  • The main challenge will be to prevent the event from being overshadowed by security requirements in the current context.

Conclusion: The successful execution of the Olympics will not only boost national morale, but will also put forth a positive image of France globally, and demonstrate the nation's capability to host an event of such a magnitude.