Rachida Dati Pushes for Eiffel Tower's Historical Classification Amidst Political Tensions

The Minister of Culture threatens to classify the Eiffel Tower as a historical monument without consent from Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo.

Rachida Dati, Minister of Culture and Mayor of Paris' 7th arrondissement, demands the Eiffel Tower be classified as a historical monument, escalating tensions with Mayor Anne Hidalgo.
Currently, the Eiffel Tower is only 'inscribed' as a historical monument, a status Dati argues does not provide sufficient protection.
Anne Hidalgo and Jean-François Martins, president of the Eiffel Tower's operating company, argue the monument is well-protected and not in peril, questioning the need for classification.
Dati's push for classification is seen by some as a political maneuver, with critics citing potential financial implications for the state in funding restoration if classified.
The debate is part of ongoing political friction between Dati and Hidalgo, with the former threatening to proceed unilaterally if Hidalgo does not comply.