The director of the Mucem museum in Marseille, Pierre Olivier Costa, is resisting pressure to resign as he faces both judicial and administrative investigations. Costa publicly criticized labor unions, the regional financial controller, and staff communication with the Ministry of Culture during a meeting with employees on Tuesday. He expressed regret over these staff contacts and hinted at potential cancellations of upcoming exhibitions and festivals. The controversy stems from unspecified issues prompting the investigations, which Costa did not detail in his address. He appears to be mounting a defense of his leadership and the museum’s direction. The future of planned cultural events at Mucem remains uncertain pending the outcome of the investigations and Costa’s decisions.