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Eiffel Tower Strike Continues Over Financial Management Concerns

The ongoing strike by Eiffel Tower staff highlights issues with the monument's business model and maintenance, as Paris prepares for the Summer Olympics.

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A pedestrian with an umbrella reading "I Love Paris" looks on next to the Eiffel Tower and a displayed banner reading "employees of the Eiffel Tower on strike" in Paris on Monday. Unions of the operating company of the Eiffel Tower, the CGT and Force Ouvriere say the city, which owns 99 percent of the tower, has underestimated costs and overestimated revenues, whilst also hinting to the threat of a strike during the Olympic Games, held in Paris from July 26 to August 11.

Overview

  • Eiffel Tower remains closed for a second day due to an ongoing strike by staff over financial management concerns.
  • Unions criticize the Eiffel Tower's operator, SETE, for its business model, leading to increased ticket prices and maintenance issues.
  • The strike, involving 150 to 200 of SETE's 360 permanent employees, highlights concerns over the monument's state and financial sustainability.
  • Visitor numbers to the Eiffel Tower, which sees about six million visitors annually, are expected to increase with the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris.
  • Unions demand negotiations with the city of Paris, the majority owner of the monument, to ensure its survival and proper maintenance.