2022---nina-hagen--merkel-s-tattoo-wish-she-thought-was-fake-news Info

The headline likely refers to the (Grand Tattoo), the highest military farewell ceremony in Germany, held for outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel in December 2021. The "fake news" aspect specifically involves punk icon Nina Hagen’s reaction to Merkel choosing her 1974 East German hit, " Du hast den Farbfilm vergessen " (You Forgot the Color Film), for the event. The Song Choice that Stunned Germany

Nina Hagen was reportedly so shocked by the news that she initially believed it was a prank or "fake news". Angela Merkel's farewell music surprise The headline likely refers to the (Grand Tattoo),

: A nostalgic chanson by Hildegard Knef. Angela Merkel's farewell music surprise : A nostalgic

For her retirement ceremony, Merkel was entitled to three musical requests to be performed by the Bundeswehr military band : The headline likely refers to the (Grand Tattoo),

: An 18th-century hymn reflecting Merkel’s Protestant roots. Nina Hagen’s "Fake News" Reaction