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Masked Protesters Steal Macron Statue, Spark Political Debate

6/3/2025

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A shocking heist unfolded in Paris as three individuals, posing as Greenpeace activists, snatched a €40,000 wax figure of Emmanuel Macron from the Musée Grévin. Escaping through an emergency exit, they unveiled the statue outside the Russian embassy, passionately protesting France's economic ties with Russia. This bold act has ignited conversations about political accountability and activism.

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Story summary

A shocking heist unfolded in Paris as three individuals, posing as Greenpeace activists, snatched a €40,000 wax figure of Emmanuel Macron from the Musée Grévin. Escaping through an emergency exit, they unveiled the statue outside the Russian embassy, passionately protesting France's economic ties with Russia. This bold act has ignited conversations about political accountability and activism.