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Eiffel Tower chief to quit after staff gender row

Published Tuesday, September 29, 2026 · Updated September 30

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  • Resignation and Incident Details — 3 sources

Media Analysis

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Patrick Branco Ruivo, the director general of SETE, the company managing the Eiffel Tower, is set to resign at the end of the year. This decision follows an incident in September where female staff were excluded during a visit by a Hindu religious group, which subsequently led to a staff strike and criticism from French politicians.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Patrick Branco Ruivo, the director general of SETE, the company managing the Eiffel Tower, will resign at the end of the year.
  • His departure follows an incident in September where female staff were excluded during a visit by a Hindu religious group.
  • The incident led to a staff strike and criticism from French politicians.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Resignation and Incident Details
  • BBC News

    BBC News emphasized the backlash and condemnation from politicians and staff unions regarding the incident, highlighting the strong negative reaction to the gender-based staff replacement.

  • Sky News

    Sky News reported that the head of the company operating the Eiffel Tower is stepping down following an incident where female staff were excluded during a visit by a Hindu religious group.

  • Deutsche Welle

    The director general of the company operating the Eiffel Tower will resign after an investigation found female staff were excluded during a Hindu group's visit in September. The incident led to a staff strike and criticism from French politicians.

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