Eiffel Tower chief to step down over removal of women staff during Hindu group's visit
Summary
The head of the Eiffel Tower is stepping down at the end of 2026 after a controversy where female staff were removed during a private visit by a Hindu religious group called BAPS. This caused protests among workers and led to outrage in France, with calls for better gender equality measures.Key Facts
- Patrick Branco Ruivo, Eiffel Tower chief since 2018, will leave his job at the end of this year.
- Female staff were removed during a visit by the Hindu group BAPS, causing a staff walkout on September 8.
- An internal investigation found "operational flaws" led to the unacceptable sidelining of women.
- BAPS is a worldwide Hindu religious group linked to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- The visit marked the opening celebration of a traditional Hindu temple near Paris.
- French politicians denounced the removal of female workers as an attack on fundamental rights.
- BAPS apologized for any hurt or inconvenience caused by the incident.
- Mustafa Ariel Weil, chair of the company running the tower, called for gender equality training and measures.
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