Paris, France - A wax figure of French President Emmanuel Macron was stolen from the Grvin Museum in Paris by environmental activists. The activists, who filmed the incident and posted it online, stated their actions were a protest against France's ongoing trade with Russia and its perceived lack of urgency in addressing climate change.
"We took Emmanuel Macron out of his glass box because we can't stand by and watch France continue to do business with Russia," said a spokesperson for the group. They argue that French companies contributing to the Russian economy are effectively supporting the war in Ukraine.
The Grvin Museum confirmed the theft and has filed a police report. Authorities are investigating the incident, and the wax figure remains missing. The activists have not disclosed the location of the Macron waxwork.
This incident highlights the growing tension surrounding economic ties with Russia amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. It also underscores the increasing frustration among some environmental groups who feel that governments are not doing enough to combat climate change.
Activists Remove Macron Wax Figure to Protest Russia Trade
Environmental activists stole a wax figure of French President Emmanuel Macron from the Grvin Museum in Paris. The group, protesting France's continued trade relations with Russia and what they see as insufficient action on climate change, staged the removal as a symbolic act. They claim France's business dealings are indirectly funding the war in Ukraine. The museum has reported the incident to the police.
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