The high approval ratings for the right-wing populist AfD will also be discussed under the motto “Mer dun et, because mer blue-eyed sin”: a blue snake will be seen wrapped around a German. And US President Donald Trump will probably also be seen in the Rose Monday procession: with his pants down and his buttocks covered in kisses from many world leaders.
The economic upheavals caused by Trump’s rigid tariff policy will also be demonstrated on a car. One of the already finished Carnival Monday cars is also intended to criticize Trump’s ambitions in Greenland. It will feature three Greenlandic animals demonstrating against American influence.
The growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) will also be criticized on a cart: According to the current plan, a hand from a computer will reach out to an AI user.
“We discussed the Olympic car the most,” reported the train conductor about the considerations from the circle of car builders. What was particularly important to him on the train this year was the information about the AfD’s high poll numbers and the disputes in the grand coalition.
Michelske also spoke on Tuesday about the financial challenges that plague the festival committee when organizing the Rose Monday procession: The Zoch is highly in deficit with annual costs of around 3.5 million euros. However, there should be no advertising on the train, the train conductor promised. Money for the train comes from grandstand tickets, media rights and sponsorships, among other things. The sale of the Rose Monday parade bar also plays a role. Jecken can purchase these at various prices to finance the train.
