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Fastnacht in Franken: Markus Söder goes to carnival as Elvis

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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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.

·Munich, Germany
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Markus Söder (58) once again came up with something very special for the "Fastnacht in Franken" in Veitshöchheim near Würzburg this year: The Bavarian Prime Minister slipped into the role of "King of Rock 'n' Roll" and presented himself as Elvis Presley (的42) with a characteristic look – including sunglasses and cheek beard. Markus revealed that he had long wished to dress up as Elvis. For the elaborate transformation that lasted two hours, he l…

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…

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

·Hof, Germany
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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.

"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?

·Germany
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rnd.de broke the news in Germany on Friday, February 21, 2025.
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