Greenpeace Theft of Macron Wax Figure Jolts Markets

On June 3, 2025, Greenpeace activists stole a €40,000 wax statue of French President Emmanuel Macron from the Grévin Museum in Paris and placed it outside the Russian embassy as a protest against France's continued economic ties with Russia, despite its support for Ukraine. The activists, disguised as museum staff, criticized France’s imports of Russian gas and fertilizers, accusing Macron of 'playing a double game.' The protest briefly affected financial markets, with the CAC 40 index dipping 0.3% and minor gains in Bitcoin and Ethereum indicating increased investor caution. Authorities have launched an investigation into the theft, but no arrests have yet been made. The museum has been promised the statue’s safe return. The incident underscores ongoing socio-political tensions in France and their effects on both traditional and crypto markets.