![]() ![]() 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. ![]() 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. ![]()
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