The Left is once again the party with the most members in Saxony
The Left Party is currently experiencing a real boom. In Saxony, they are once again ahead in terms of membership figures after a wave of new members in recent weeks.
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Kretschmer: "We need to place Eastern European issues more prominently"
Even though the CDU won the federal election nationwide, the AfD was far ahead in many places in the east. Saxony's Minister President Kretschmer is calling for consequences.
Political scientist: East Germany is a harbinger
The AfD was particularly successful in the federal elections in the eastern German states. But it is also gaining strength in the west. Does it have similar potential there?
BSW regional associations should take on more responsibility
The rise of the BSW appears to have been halted for the time being. As the young party failed to enter the Bundestag for the first time, more responsibility will now rest with the regional associations.
Parties analyze election results - debate about firewall
After every election, parties emphasize positive aspects even after a defeat. In Saxony, the AfD presents itself confidently after a clear victory and questions the firewall.
BSW Vice Chairman does not want to believe in the end of the party after the election
The rise of the Sahra Wagenknecht alliance appears to have been halted for the time being. The young party has failed to enter the Bundestag for the first time. Nevertheless, people in Saxony remain optimistic.
SPD leader sees election defeat as a call for renewal
Failure as an opportunity: the SPD must first find itself after the disaster of the federal elections. In Saxony, however, the defeat is also seen as a signal of new beginnings.
AfD Saxony hopes for an end to the firewall
The topic of demolition is currently playing a major role in Dresden. Citizens want the broken Carola Bridge to be demolished quickly. The AfD has something else in mind when it comes to demolition.
Kretschmer: Talking to the SPD on an equal footing
The CDU/CSU wants to discuss a future coalition after the Bundestag elections - with the significantly reduced SPD. What are the chances of success?
Saxony represented in the new Bundestag with 30 MPs
Until now, 38 politicians have represented the interests of the Saxons in the Bundestag. In future, there will be slightly fewer. For the first time, not all direct candidates will enter parliament.
"Huge step forward" - AfD wins election in Saxony
The AfD has already emerged victorious twice from federal elections in Saxony. And now it is also ahead in the count. The SPD calls their result catastrophic.
Kießig wins mayoral election in Grimma
Clear victory in the first round of voting: In the election campaign for the office of mayor in Grimma, Tino Kießig promoted himself with the attributes "independent" and "reliable". Now he can prove himself.
AfD wins federal election in Saxony
The AfD has clearly won the federal election in Saxony. The party, which has been classified by the State Office for the Protection of the Constitution as a confirmed right-wing extremist party, achieved 37.3 percent after all constituencies were counted, according to data from the state election ad ..
AfD secures the most votes in Dresden
Dresden has been a safe bet for the CDU in federal elections since reunification. Those days are now over. This time, the AfD is the top dog.
FDP politician Herbst in favor of relentless reappraisal
The FDP is facing a shambles. As things stand, it will no longer be represented in the next Bundestag. There are already calls for a reappraisal.
Krah gets the most votes in the Chemnitz region
AfD politician Maximilian Krah is controversial within his own ranks. Nevertheless, he won the most votes in his constituency in the Bundestag election.
Left-wing politician Pellmann wins Leipzig constituency again
Hat-trick in Leipzig: Left Party politician Sören Pellmann has won his constituency in the trade fair city for the third time after 2017 and 2021.
AfD clearly leads in federal election in the east
The East tends to vote to the right. The AfD will be the second strongest force in the future Bundestag - and probably owes this in particular to its voters in the new federal states.
Sociologist Quent: AfD makes itself bigger than it is
The AfD is in second place nationwide - how should this result of the federal election be classified? Extremism researcher Matthias Quent has a clear position on this.
AfD leader Chrupalla wins direct mandate in Görlitz
AfD leader Tino Chrupalla also wins the third "home game" in his Görlitz constituency in the Bundestag election. He received just over twice as many votes as the next-placed candidate.
AfD honorary chairman Gauland wins constituency for himself
Chemnitz is considered the stronghold of the SPD in Saxony. The Social Democrats have been the mayor here for decades. The AfD now has the best chance of winning the direct mandate.
AfD clearly ahead in Saxony federal election
The AfD has already emerged victorious twice from federal elections in Saxony. And now, too, it is far ahead in the count.
AfD leader Chrupalla votes at polling station in eastern Saxony
AfD Federal Chairman Tino Chrupalla has cast his vote for the Bundestag elections in person. Co-chairwoman Alice Weidel has already voted by other means.
Almost 3.3 million Saxons can vote for the Bundestag
After the state elections on September 1, people in Saxony will be called to the polls again within six months. The federal election falls in the middle of the winter vacations.
15 parties represented in the Bundestag elections in Saxony
After the state elections on September 1, people in Saxony will be called to the polls again within six months. The federal election falls in the middle of the winter vacations.
83-year-old shows Hitler salute during opera performance
An 83-year-old man attends a performance at the Leipzig Opera, suddenly stands up and gives a forbidden Nazi salute. The police are now investigating the man.
Hundreds of inmates eligible to vote in Saxony
Hundreds of voters in Saxony are behind bars for this Sunday's federal election. They too can vote - by post or with the blessing of the prison management at the polling station.
Highest danger - City forces demolition of the Carola Bridge
Over the past few days, problems with the construction of the remaining Carola Bridge have accumulated. Now the city is reacting to the growing danger - and announcing that it will be completely demolished more quickly.
Fake videos with ballot papers: Reference to Russian campaign
Videos of alleged manipulation of ballot papers to the detriment of the AfD appeared online. The authorities were quickly able to expose these as forgeries. The trail leads to Russia.