2022---nina-hagen--merkel-s-tattoo-wish-she-thought-was-fake-news Apr 2026

: A nostalgic chanson by Hildegard Knef.

: An 18th-century hymn reflecting Merkel’s Protestant roots. Nina Hagen’s "Fake News" Reaction : A nostalgic chanson by Hildegard Knef

For her retirement ceremony, Merkel was entitled to three musical requests to be performed by the Bundeswehr military band : The "fake news" aspect specifically involves punk icon

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 : A nostalgic chanson by Hildegard Knef

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

: A classic Nina Hagen hit from the GDR era.