Paris prosecutor investigates alleged bullying in government departments after suicide attempt
The Paris prosecutor has launched an inquiry into workplace bullying within French government departments following a suicide attempt and reports of multiple staff deaths. Lawyers suggest that political instability and high turnover have exacerbated the stressful work environment.
Why it matters
The investigation highlights serious concerns regarding institutional culture and employee mental health within high-level government offices.
A lawyer for the woman who attempted suicide said difficulties for staff had been compounded by the instability of governments – there have been four prime ministers in two years. A lawyer for the woman who attempted suicide said difficulties for staff had been compounded by the instability of governments – there have been four prime ministers in two years. France Paris prosecutor investigates alleged bullying in government departments after suicide attempt Internal inquiries also opened after two suicides and two attempted suicides of staff in departments connected to PM’s office
Prefer the Guardian on Google The Paris state prosecutor has opened a preliminary inquiry into alleged workplace bullying after the attempted suicide of a staff member in a department connected to the French prime minister’s office, France Inter radio has revealed.
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