The director of the company responsible for operating the Eiffel Tower has announced his resignation following a controversy involving a directive that required female staff members to remain out of sight during a visit by a Hindu religious group.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the Eiffel Tower Operating Company (Sete) confirmed that Patrick Branco Ruivo will leave his position at the end of the year. The decision came amid widespread outrage and labor strikes after the order was issued, which was viewed as directly contradicting France’s fundamental values of equality.
Resigning at year’s end feels like a soft exit. He should face consequences immediately.
I had no idea this directive was issued. It seems completely out of step with French values.
This is shocking. How can anyone justify ignoring basic gender equality in modern France?