The 2024 Summer Olympic Games will increase many types of risk in Paris, including opportunistic crime that threatens visitors and potentially some form of protest activity that could create a variety of disruptions. Paris will host the 2024 Summer Olympic Games between July 26 and Aug. 11. The event will draw the world's attention as well as millions of visitors to the French capital, posing significant security challenges that include opportunistic crime against newcomers and a variety of possible protest activities, especially on the back of recent political instability in France. While these risks will intensify during particularly high-profile events, like the opening ceremony, they will remain elevated throughout the Games across Paris and beyond, including in areas not necessarily in proximity to sporting venues. As a result, visitors and Parisians alike will face increased risks of theft, violence and transportation disruptions in the weeks surrounding and during the Games....
