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Eiffel Tower closes as staff strike over 'exclusion of women' during VIP visit

The Eiffel Tower was closed on Monday afternoon after staff staged a wildcat strike over what they said was a demand that female staff members be excluded during a private visit at

By Europa Express 7 Sep 2026 · 15:30 CET Updated 7 Sep 2026 · 15:30 CET

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Core Briefing: Eiffel Tower closes as staff strike over 'exclusion of women' during VIP visit
Strategic Context: The Eiffel Tower was closed on Monday afternoon after staff staged a wildcat strike over what they said was a demand that female staff members be excluded during a private visit at
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The Eiffel Tower was closed on Monday afternoon after staff staged a wildcat strike over what they said was a demand that female staff members be excluded during a private visit at the monument over the weekend.

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