Political topics like Trump, Ukraine war, and the AfD were satirized in the Rose Carnival parades in Düsseldorf and Cologne. These cities, known for Germany’s carnival traditions, feature parade floats that humorously depict political scenarios. Security was heightened due to recent terror attacks in Germany, with measures like street blockages to protect the parades. A carnival reveller named Gebhard expressed his general sense of safety, despite acknowledging the inherent risks. Another reveller, Thekla, admitted to occasional unease but insisted on not letting it deter her from joining in the festivities. Germany has faced several attacks recently, including attack on a Magdeburg Christmas market that killed six people. In January, an adult and a toddler were killed in a knife attack in the Bavarian town of Aschaffenburg.
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