Greenpeace Protests French-Russian Trade with Macron Figure

In a striking protest, Greenpeace activists removed a wax figure of French President Emmanuel Macron from the Musée Grévin in Paris. They placed it in front of the Russian embassy to highlight France's ongoing trade with Russia, particularly concerning gas and fertilizer imports.

This act of protest underscores the paradox in Macron's policy of supporting Ukraine while French companies continue to engage in business with Russia. Greenpeace criticized the EU's reliance on Russian fertilizers, which account for 80% of its imports.

The activists displayed a banner condemning these trade practices, expressing that while the conflict in Ukraine intensifies, economic ties with Russia persist. They vowed to return the figure unharmed, but their actions raised questions about the ethical implications of France's business dealings amidst international sanctions.

As discussions on imposing further sanctions unfold, the protest serves as a call for a reevaluation of the EU's trade policies.