It appears the federal budget doesn't stretch to tights these days.
Not only did the 'austerity chancellor' revive her 2008 Bayreuth Festival opening frock for yesterday's performance, she also committed the unpardonable fashion crime of sporting pop socks beneath it (as the keen eyes of Heute picked up).
On the plus side, there are no visible tattoos. Festival management must be breathing a sigh of relief.
