Macron says a security crisis could force rethink of Paris Olympic opening show

French President Emmanuel Macron discussed plans for – and security threats to – the Olympic opening ceremony (Yoan Valat, Pool via AP)

The giant opening ceremony extravaganza that Paris is planning to hold on the River Seine to launch next year’s Olympic Games could be moved if France is hit again in the run-up by extremist attacks, French President Emmanuel Macron said.

Mr Macron’s comments in a television interview on Wednesday night were a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into the deep layers of planning for the July 26 ceremony.