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Putin vs Carnival? Düsseldorf Float Sparks Global Storm as Shrove Monday 2026 Turns Satire into Europe’s Loudest Tourism Message
Rose Monday 2026 transformed Cologne, Düsseldorf and Mainz into Europe’s most vibrant stage, blending candy-throwing parades with sharp political satire. A controversial Düsseldorf float mocking Vladimir Putin sparked international attention, as Rhineland Carnival leaders stood united, proving humor remains a powerful force in tourism, culture and free expression.
SOURCE: Putin vs. Carnival? Düsseldorf Float Sparks Global Storm as Shrove Monday 2026 Turns Satire into Europe’s Loudest Tourism Message BY: eTurboNews | eTN
