Fastnacht in Franken: Markus Söder goes to carnival as Elvis

Sueddeutsche Zeitung

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For the carnival in Veitshöchheim, the Prime Minister appears as Elvis Presley – and announces a song. On the red carpet you will also find Greek goddesses, captains and craftsmen and an actual Bayern-Emoji.

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He even sang: As Elvis Presley, Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder came to the grand meeting "Fast Night in Franken" – and made no secret of his enthusiasm for the "King of Rock" roll. In front of the microphones in Veitshöchheim, he actually dared a small vocal inlay with "You are always on my mind". Söder's comment on the costume election, two days before the Bundestag election: "The king is back." The Green Party female in Landtag, Kathari…

frankenpost.de

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Elvis Presley or Taylor Swift? Black or green? Söder or Schulze? Bavarian politics raged at the «Fast Night in Franken» in terms of costumes.

Augsburger Allgemeine

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The Franconian carnival in Veitshöchheim is a highlight in Bavaria's political calendar. Who dresses up as what? State Parliament President Ilse Aigner comes as a Greek goddess, Markus Söder relies on a music legend.

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"The king is back" announces Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder – and disguises himself as Elvis Presley for the Franken Fast Night. Two days before the Bundestag election, is there a political signal?