Berlin's head of government calls for more international flights
Berlin's mayor insists on more international flight connections - ideally from the capital's BER airport. He also wants better rail connections through eastern Germany.
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Current politics news from Saxony, Dresden, Chemnitz and Leipzig on DieSachsen.de.
East German states demand more influence
Is the West actually aware of what is going on in the East? The state premiers are counting on the new federal government to hear the signals. And that investments worth billions will restore confidence.
Eastern European Commissioner Schneider resigns from office
Carsten Schneider from Thuringia has been the commissioner for the eastern German states since 2021. Something that will soon no longer be the case was important to him.
German Association of Towns and Municipalities criticizes draft budget
The municipalities in Saxony are complaining about empty coffers and are also looking to the state. For the first time in a long time, they no longer want to support the municipal financial equalization scheme.
Thuringia's head of government: make greater use of experience in the East
The East German minister presidents are unanimously calling for more influence in federal politics. Also in overcoming the economic crisis.
Woidke demands: Fifth of the federal cabinet from the East
East Germans are currently not represented in the next state offices. This needs to change in the ministerial ranks, says Brandenburg's Minister President. And he has support.
Finance Minister prepares Saxony for difficult times
Even a finance minister does not have a heart of stone, says Saxony's head of department Christian Piwarz. In view of the cash situation, however, painful decisions had to be made in the draft budget.
Free voters in Saxony continue to reject firewall to AfD
The Free Voters in Saxony are sticking to their guns: a firewall to the AfD makes little sense in their view. The party is thus taking a stand against the federal executive.
Eastern Minister Presidents discuss strengthening the region
Mario Voigt believes that the East should not only catch up, but also lead the way in business and innovation. The Thuringian head of government chairs his East German colleagues.
Saxon state parliament with first consultation on the double budget
It is about more than just a state budget. The deliberations and the decision on the double budget will show whether the consultation mechanism of the Saxon minority government works.
Dispute over easing the Saxon debt brake
Extremely difficult budget negotiations are looming in Saxony. One point of contention is the federal government's relaxation of the debt brake at state level.
Woidke wants several ministerial posts for East Germans
The CDU/CSU and SPD are discussing a joint coalition at federal level. It is still unclear who will take which positions. Brandenburg's head of government Woidke has one demand.
Greens complain that naturalization procedures in Leipzig take too long
Germany is dependent on scientists and skilled workers from abroad. Naturalization is a motivation for many. However, the relevant authorities often take a long time.
Dresden is in debt again for the first time in a long time
After a long back and forth, Dresden draws up a double budget for 2025 and 2026. Some of the planned cuts are averted. Debt is accepted in return.
Proceedings against minister: court proposes dismissal
The Saxon Minister of Culture, Conrad Clemens, was speeding in his previous position as State Secretary and was caught speeding. Will he now give traffic lessons in schools?
Future Fund promotes German-Czech remembrance work
The Future Fund in Prague has approved 1.4 million euros for 222 German-Czech projects. Among other things, schoolchildren are dealing with the Second World War and the Holocaust.
Around 37,000 people dependent on citizen's income despite having a job
Poor despite working: For many people, their wages are not enough to cover all their living costs. They are dependent on citizen's allowance and are referred to as supplementary income recipients.
Kretschmer calls for several ministerial posts for the East
In the federal elections, the eastern German states were colored blue. Will we soon see the first AfD head of government? What the Saxon Minister President proposes as a counter-recipe to the black-red coalition.
Kretschmer for black-red 100-day immediate action program
The coalition negotiations between the CDU/CSU and SPD are entering the decisive phase. Saxony's Minister President is calling for rapid changes in view of the desolate economic situation.
Immunity Committee will hear minister - court hearing
Conrad Clemens, a CDU politician from Saxony, was driving his car far too fast one day in 2023. The story haunts him to this day. Now he even has a court date coming up.
Saxon Departure Center opens in Dresden in June
In future, rejected asylum seekers will no longer be distributed to the municipalities in the Free State, but will be housed centrally until they leave the country.
Popular motion on educational leave in the state parliament
There is a legal entitlement to educational leave in 14 federal states - only Bavaria and Saxony are still missing. The Saxon state parliament is now dealing with a popular motion on the subject.
East German minister presidents meet in Berlin
The meetings of the East German heads of government are a tradition and will continue to be held 35 years after the fall of the Wall. The aim is to represent East German interests.
BSW calls for tax exemption for pensioners up to 2,000 euros
With every pension increase, more pensioners slip into tax liability. The BSW wants to prevent this and is calling on the Saxon government to support initiatives at federal level.
Panter sees major problems due to US tariffs on cars
Some are calling for a clear commitment to e-cars, while others do not want to write off the combustion engine. There are differing views in the state parliament about the prospects for the industry.
100 days of minority government: Kretschmer speaks of success
An agreed budget has yet to be put to the test. However, Saxony's minority government believes it is on the right track.
"Unmanageable situation" - Saxony's rural districts in financial difficulties
Rising costs for social spending, personnel and local public transport are putting Saxony's districts in distress. County councillors in Zwickau are now warning of an "unmanageable situation".
Greens want to increase their presence in eastern Germany
The eastern German states are difficult terrain for the Greens. Now the party's federal executive board wants to go on the offensive.
State parliament talks about the car industry and school absences
The current hour in the Saxon state parliament is reserved for urgent issues. The March plenary session of parliament is no exception to this rule.