Steinmeier's Bellevue Palace Exhibition Criticized for Vague Patriotism and Sex Doll

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier faces criticism for a pop-up exhibition at Bellevue Palace that attempts to promote a new patriotism but is seen as vague and self-congratulatory. The show, which coincides with the publication of Steinmeier's book urging more civic engagement, has drawn particular ire for including a sex doll, which critics argue trivializes the serious themes. The exhibition is described as a reflection of Steinmeier's tenure as a Social Democrat with selective memory, glossing over issues like left-wing terrorism and Islamism. The NZZ review highlights the president's failure to address complex national issues, instead offering a sanitized version of German identity.