Pistorius and Laschet: Twin look with consequences

Armin Laschet and Boris Pistorius are often confused. Now even the Berlin police have complained about an alleged minister on the e-roller. Was it Pistorius – or just his doppelganger?

They are both 64, of similar stature, living in the same street. And at times Boris Pistorius and Armin Laschet cause confusion. For example, if the one with the e-scooter blows to the Bundestag.

There are few top politicians who look so similar. Ex-NRW Prime Minister Armin Laschet (CDU) chats about curious confusions with Pistorius.

Stirring figure, glasses, similar hairstyle: The resemblance cannot be denied. Armin Laschet is often confused with Boris Pistorius. That also stresses the police.

On top of that, they also live in the same street: the net likes to make fun of the external resemblance of CDU politician Armin Laschet and defense minister Boris Pistorius. In fact, they are often confused in real life, the Laschet now told.

What inspires jokes in the social media, the former CDU candidate Laschet employs in everyday life: his resemblance to Defense Minister Pistorius. Even security people confuse the two politicians - and this causes turmoil.