A Choreographed Heist at the Musée Grévin: The Greenpeace Protest Against France-Russia Ties
Stolen Statue of Macron Wax Figure: Demonstration Against Russian Enterprises - Protesters snatch away Macron's wax figure in demonstration against Russian enterprise.
In an unusual turn of events, the wax figure of French President Emmanuel Macron has been swiped from the renowned Musée Grévin, set as a stage for a quirky yet impactful protest by Greenpeace. Three individuals posing as tourists managed to slip in, disguise themselves as workers, and make a stealthy exit with the valuable figurine wrapped in a blanket - quite the daring escape!
Greenpeace, an environmental organization, took responsibility for the heist, with plans to return the figurine unharmed, as confirmed by the museum's spokesperson. The activation aims to shed light on France's ongoing business dealings with Russia, including the import of fertilizers.
Greenpeace's Jean-François Julliard, the General Director, criticized the President for exhibiting a dual stance. Macron is viewed as supporting Ukraine in the ongoing conflict, yet he is also encouraging French companies to remain business partners with Russia. This strategy is seen as a 'double game,' according to Julliard, as it contradicts the principles that Macron is standing for.
Data shows that nearly 80% of the EU's fertilizers come from Russia. The EU has proposed imposing tariffs on importing fertilizers from Russia as a means to reduce dependence. However, European farmers are arguing that it's essential to reduce tariffs on fertilizers from other countries before these measures come into effect. This will ensure that the costs associated with farming don't escalate for farmers across the continent.
Interestingly, this isn't the first time a political figure's wax figure has mysteriously disappeared from the Musée Grévin. Back in 1983, Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac's figurine vanished and was later discovered at a nearby zoo.
- Emmanuel Macron
- Russia
- Wax Museum
- Activists
- Greenpeace
- Environmental Organization
- France-Russia Business Ties
- Ukraine
- Demonstration
- Fertilizers
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- Greenpeace, an environmental organization, employed unconventional methods by stealing the wax figure of French President Emmanuel Macron from the Musée Grévin as part of a demonstration against France's business ties with Russia.
- The general director of Greenpeace, Jean-François Julliard, criticized President Macron for alleged hypocrisy, as French companies continue to do business with Russia while Macron publicly supports Ukraine in its conflict.
- With nearly 80% of the EU's fertilizers coming from Russia, Greenpeace's actions aim to draw attention to France's role in this business relationship and to urge the EU to impose tariffs on Russian fertilizers to reduce dependence.
