German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is said to have spent a total of 136,500 euros on a make-up artist in 2022 alone – the ministry footed the bill. Now there is a hail of heavy criticism…
When you appear on television, you have to wear make-up because of the strong spotlight, Baerbock explained at the event “Politics on Site”, organised by the editorial network Germany (RND), the NDR and the “Hannoverscher Allgemeine Zeitung”. “Otherwise you look like a gravedigger because you are completely grey.”
Due to her many travels, she does not have the time to look for a make-up artist on site every time – especially abroad. “That’s why it’s common – not just for me, but women always like to talk about it.” Because she travels a lot and is also out at night, this job is paid accordingly, the Green politician explained. This means that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs complies with the legal requirements.
Source: Krone
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