Wax Macron 'Borrowed' in Audacious Greenpeace Protest

A brazen theft took place at the Grévin Museum in Paris on Monday, June 2nd, 2025. Thieves, initially disguised as tourists, successfully stole a wax figure of President Emmanuel Macron. According to Franceinfo, several individuals changed into what appeared to be museum employee uniforms before removing the statue, which is valued at approximately €40,000. The thieves cleverly exited the museum through a service exit, concealing the figure under a blanket. Adding a surprising twist, the environmental group Greenpeace has claimed responsibility for the theft. In a statement to the newspaper Libération, Greenpeace asserted that the action was a protest against continued trade between France and Russia, citing concerns about gas and chemical fertilizer imports. A spokesperson for Greenpeace stated: "We borrowed the statue to highlight the devastating impact of this trade on Ukraine." The statue was later recovered near the Russian Embassy in Paris. While the theft was audacious, the symbolic protest has sparked debate about the ethics of such actions and the ongoing geopolitical tensions.