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Dorothee Bär Named 76th Recipient of Aachen’s ‘Orden wider den tierischen Ernst’

The carnival honor showcased pointed political satire, with Bär’s verse touching on Chancellor Merz’s recent “Stadtbild” controversy.

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Der Aachener Karnevalsverein (AKV) hat Bundesforschungsministerin Dorothee Bär (CSU) mit dem Orden wider den tierischen Ernst ausgezeichnet. Bär erhielt den Karnevalspreis am Samstagabend bei einer Festsitzung in Aachen.
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Overview

  • The Aachener Karnevalsverein awarded the prize to the Federal Research and Space Minister for exemplifying humor and humanity in office.
  • In a rhymed acceptance speech, Bär referenced Friedrich Merz’s October “Stadtbild” remarks, arguing the term matters little if the broader worldview is right.
  • Former Greens leader Ricarda Lang mocked CSU chief Markus Söder, labeling him a “Nürnberg sausage with a license to toot” and recalling his December quip at Bär’s expense.
  • Bär has downplayed the Söder episode, saying she knew it was not meant seriously and noting he has apologized multiple times.
  • Last year’s honoree, Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, delivered the laudation, and the recorded ceremony will air Feb. 2 on ARD and Feb. 14 on WDR.