The closing lyrics of Hildegard Knef's "It should rain red roses for me," chosen by Angela Merkel for this week's farewell ceremony, perhaps indicate something of the chancellor's hopes for the future: "I should submit, be content … I still want to win want all or nothing."Īngela Merkel will retire from politics when she leaves office. It's been requested three times, including by former German Defense Minister and current President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. Yet one song seems to be a favorite among outgoing politicians: The anthem "Ode to Joy" by Ludwig van Beethoven. The Bundeswehr orchestra bravely played "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" in an attempt to drown out the noise.įormer Chancellor Gerhard Schröder challenged the orchestra with the 1920s ballad "Mack the Knife" from Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill's "The Threepenny Opera," and George Gershwin's "Summertime." Schröder was also ridiculed for his choice of the languorous Sinatra classic, "My Way". When President Christian Wulff had to resign from his office after just 20 months following a scandal, he was met with the jarring sound of vuvuzelas played by spectators venting their displeasure. Former Defense Minister Thomas de Maiziere, for example, had 1985 euro dance hit "Life is Life" by the band Opus on his playlist - a song popular with German vacationers in the party hotspots of Mallorca.
the music requests have lightened up the ceremony. Camp Rock 2 / Fire : Go Go Go Go Go Go Go Go Go Let's go Go Go Go Whoo Go Go Go Go Go Go Ohhh Nobody's gonna wanna get next to me Cause they know (they know) I take this one I wont let it go Doesn't' matter how you approach the scene Jus. However, some see it as an inappropriate adherence to symbolism that dates back to darker times.įor example, when German soldiers returning from Afghanistan this year were met by a torchlight military procession featuring hundreds of steel helmets gleaming in front of the Reichstag, some critics said it reminded them of Nazi marches. Those who did not comply were subject to severe punishment.ĭown the years, the "Zapfenstreich" has developed into the ceremony it is today.
A military farewell with a long historyīidding farewell to German chancellors, presidents and defense ministers with a military tattoo is a tradition dating back to the 16th century. Back then the ceremony in military camps was marked by much drinking and gambling.Ī routine had to be introduced to signal the end of the festivities: An officer or sergeant, accompanied by a drummer and a piper, walked through the camp and struck the taps of alcohol barrels with his saber or baton, meaning no more beer, schnapps or wine could be served. During a discussion about drug addiction, Hagen blew up at her on camera: "I'm fed up with your lying, with your hypocrisy" she said.
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In fact, around 30 years ago, Angela Merkel, then federal minister for women and youth, met Nina Hagen on a TV talk show. The choice could finally see Merkel revealing her "Ostalgie" - nostalgia for East Germany. Or perhaps the chancellor was showing her humorous side.