A worker hoists a giant figure of German Chancellor Angela Merkel during preparations for the carnival parade in Nice

A worker hoists a giant figure of German Chancellor Angela Merkel during preparations for the carnival parade in Nice

A worker hoists a giant figure of German Chancellor Angela Merkel during preparations for the carnival parade in Nice January 29, 2015. The 131th Carnival of Nice runs from February 13 to March 1 and will celebrate the “King of Music”. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (FRANCE – Tags: POLITICS SOCIETY)