Greenpeace Steals Macron Wax Statue in Bold Protest Over France-Russia Ties

In a bold and theatrical act of protest, Greenpeace activists have snatched a wax statue of French President Emmanuel Macron from the famed Grévin Museum in Paris. This audacious move, executed on Monday, was a direct jab at France’s ongoing business dealings with Russia, which the environmental group deems unacceptable amid geopolitical tensions.

Greenpeace didn’t just stop at the heist. They paraded the wax figure through the streets of Paris, eventually staging a demonstration outside the Russian embassy. There, they unfurled a banner condemning the economic ties between France and Russia, demanding that Macron sever these contracts and spearhead a robust ecological transition across Europe.

The operation was meticulously planned, with activists posing as regular museum visitors to avoid confrontation with security. A getaway car waited outside to whisk them—and the waxen Macron—away. While Greenpeace has promised to return the statue, they’ve kept mum on the timeline, leaving the museum and the public in suspense.

This isn’t just a stunt; it’s a statement. Greenpeace France director Jean-Francois Julliard emphasized the contradiction in France’s stance—supporting Ukraine while importing vast quantities of Russian gas, fertilizers, and uranium. It’s a glaring inconsistency that, in their view, undermines any moral high ground. For now, the wax Macron remains a symbolic hostage to a larger battle over policy and principle.