German Election Campaign Overlaps with Carnival Season, Posing Unique Challenges

Comedian Guido Cantz reflects on the unusual timing of the February 23 Bundestag election during the extended 2025 Carnival season.

The 2025 Bundestag election, scheduled for February 23, coincides with Germany's extended Carnival season, creating a rare overlap of events.
Guido Cantz, a prominent comedian and Carnival figure, describes the timing as unprecedented in his 33-year career, requiring adaptability and spontaneity in his performances.
Televised Carnival events recorded before the election but broadcast afterward pose challenges for timely and relevant commentary, according to Cantz.
The last time a Bundestag election coincided with Carnival festivities was in 1983, with another close overlap occurring in 1987.
This year's Carnival season is unusually long, with Rosenmontag falling on March 3, marking the transition into meteorological spring.