Greenpeace's Bold Stunt: Macron's Wax Figure Seized in Paris Protest

Paris Protest: Greenpeace Targets Macron with Wax Figure Stunt Paris, France – In a dramatic display of activism, Greenpeace activists targeted French President Emmanuel Macron, stealing his wax figure from a prominent Paris museum and placing it before the Russian embassy. The protest, which occurred on June 2nd, 2025, aimed to highlight what the environmental group views as Macron's insufficient response to Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine and its impact on energy trade. Greenpeace stated in an official release: "Macron's double-speak is unacceptable. He claims to support Ukraine while simultaneously increasing France's reliance on Russian gas." The group's action directly challenges the narrative that European sanctions are effectively crippling Russia's economy. The 80% increase in French imports of liquefied natural gas from Russia last year serves as a potent visual argument for Greenpeace's claims. The incident, captured on video and widely shared on social media, has sparked considerable debate about the effectiveness of sanctions and the role of environmental activism in international politics. While the theft is undoubtedly illegal, it has succeeded in raising awareness of Greenpeace's concerns and the complexities of the geopolitical landscape.