Bundespressekonferenz Lifts Decades-Old Ban on Hape Kerkeling

The decision coincides with the comedian's 60th birthday, marking the end of a ban stemming from his 1990 satirical appearance.

Hape Kerkeling's ban from the Bundespressekonferenz, reportedly in place for over 30 years, has been officially lifted as he turns 60.
The ban originated from Kerkeling's 1990 satirical appearance, where he disrupted a press event with humorous questions and remarks, including a quip about the lack of snacks.
The announcement was made by Bundespressekonferenz Chairman Mathis Feldhoff during a Radio Bremen podcast celebrating Kerkeling's milestone birthday.
Kerkeling expressed gratitude for the gesture, calling it a unique and special birthday gift, while reminiscing about the humorous response from then-Minister Hans Klein to his antics.
Feldhoff clarified that no formal records of the ban exist today but acknowledged that Kerkeling's actions were not well-received at the time.