Eiffel Tower CEO to resign over removal of female staff during religious visit

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The head of the company operating the Eiffel Tower has announced plans to resign following a controversy over the treatment of female employees. Earlier this month, women staff members were replaced by male colleagues during a religious group's visit to the landmark. The company managing the tower publicly condemned the incident, calling the removal of female staff 'unacceptable.' The episode has sparked significant backlash and raised concerns about workplace equality and the accommodation of religious requests at public institutions.

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