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The statue was stolen from the Grévin Museum sometime around 10:30 a.m. local time. The museum has more than 200 wax figures of figures from around the world.
The group said they "borrowed" the figure as part of their protest, saying Macron does not deserve to be celebrated in such hallowed halls while he continues to do business with Russia and remand into power nothing less than the most ruthless environmental reform.
Statue Positioned at Russian Embassy for French Government
After being removed from the museum, the statue was placed in front of the Russian embassy in western Paris, where protesters gathered around it with banners. These signs denounced continued trade in gas, nuclear fuel and chemical fertilizers between France and Russia. Protesters held signs reading “Ukraine is going up in flames, business deals are made!” and “business is business,” as they stood behind the clapping statue of Macron.
And whileW European leaders have promised to decrease reliance on Russian energy, France remains a major importer. A recent analysis suggested France was the largest consumer of Russian fossil fuels among European countries in January, buying up 377 billion euros (around $430 million) of liquified natural gas (LNG). Greenpeace had also raised the fact that France would continue to import nuclear fuel from Russia’s state-owned agency, Rosatom.
criticism of Macron on energy and climate plan
Greenpeace accused President Macron of pursuing a “nuclear revival” that leaves France dependent on fuel from “hostile regimes.” Relying on Russian uranium undermines peace, energy sovereignty and climate goals,” Roger Spautz, an energy transition campaigner at Greenpeace France, said. He called upon the government to break this reliance, and abandon nuclear power entirely.
The group also condemned what they described as Macron’s “double-talk,” in publicly backing Ukraine while continuing to trade with Russia. They said such double standards hurt France’s international credibility and fund the Kremlin’s military campaign.
There has been no official comment from the Grévin Museum or the French presidency, nor has Greenpeace indicated whether the statue will be returned.
