Building permit granted for new chairlift on the Fichtelberg
Ski fans will soon have even more fun on the Fichtelberg in Oberwiesenthal. The regional authorities have approved the construction of a new chairlift.
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Kathrin Michel leads Saxony's SPD into the federal election
Following the break-up of the traffic light coalition, the parties are gearing up for an early general election in February. The SPD's top candidate in Saxony is co-leader Kathrin Michel.
Torsten Herbst is the top candidate of the FDP Saxony
The FDP's election results in Saxony have been poor recently. Can it turn this around for the federal election?
President of the state parliament: "The role of parliament will be strengthened"
Saxony has a minority government for the first time. According to state parliament president Alexander Dierks, this requires a new political culture in parliament. He sees this as an opportunity.
AOK Plus increases health insurance contribution
Millions of people with health insurance in Saxony and Thuringia will have to dig deeper into their pockets from 2025. AOK Plus is raising its contributions.
Kretschmer accuses federal government of inaction on migration
The CDU and CSU want to reduce migration and turn back refugees at the borders if they enter from an EU country, for example. The CDU/CSU in Saxony is also backing this.
AfD and BSW clash over war and peace
There have been repeated debates on the war in Ukraine in the Saxon state parliament. It quickly became emotional. A debate in the last session of the state parliament in 2024 was no exception.
Leftists want the anniversary of the end of the war in 1945 as a day of remembrance
May 8, 1945 marked a turning point. On this day, the largest war in European history to date came to an end. According to the left, it should be a day of remembrance.
Elbe level drops - demolition of the Carola Bridge continues
Following the partial collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden, demolition work is underway again. In the meantime, the work had to be interrupted.
Enquete Commission: CDU adopts proposals of the Left Party
The Saxon state parliament has unanimously appointed a commission of inquiry to investigate the coronavirus pandemic. This was a first for the state parliament.
Klepsch wants a secure financial basis for the cultural landscape
Saxony is proud of its rich culture. However, many cultural institutions are also under pressure due to tight budgets.
State parliament debates violence against women
The figures are depressing. Women in particular are also victims of domestic violence in Saxony. The Free State has improved the protection mechanisms, but sees a need for further action.
Kretschmer presents Saxon cabinet - four new members included
The Saxon Minister President is focusing on continuity and renewal in equal measure. The new cabinet includes six familiar and four new faces. This also increases the proportion of women.
New ministerial team is sworn in at the state parliament
The new Saxon government is ready to work. The ministers only have to be sworn in by the state parliament.
Kretschmer receives blessing from the churches
After being elected Minister President of Saxony, Michael Kretschmer also seeks a moment of silence and is blessed for his term of office.
Dierks sees "signal of stability" in MP election
In times of a minority government, parliament carries more weight. Saxony is the first state to have such a constellation.
Wagenknecht: "Certain commitments" in Saxony
They didn't want to cause chaos in Dresden, says BSW founder Sahra Wagenknecht about the election of the Minister President in Saxony.
BSW presents Kretschmer with Wagenknecht's book for his re-election
For his first days in office, the old and new Minister President of Saxony receives a guidebook from the BSW - a book by Sahra Wagenknecht.
Kretschmer: "Setting off together"
The old Minister President of Saxony is also the new one: Michael Kretschmer received 69 votes and calls on parliamentarians to work together in his first speech.
Kretschmer sworn in as Prime Minister of Saxony
Relief for the CDU: Michael Kretschmer manages to secure a majority in the second round of the state parliament election in Saxony.
Kretschmer, Urban and Berger compete again
All three candidates are standing again in the second round of the prime ministerial election.
First ballot closed - counting underway
Tension is mounting in the election of the Minister President in the Saxon state parliament. The votes from the first ballot are currently being counted.
Greens' motion for no option in MP election rejected
The Greens have made their voice heard in plenary with a hopeless motion - and have failed. It was about the design of the ballot paper for the prime ministerial election.
Left Party announces support for Kretschmer
Tension is rising in the Saxon state parliament. Michael Kretschmer is dependent on votes from other parties in the election for Minister President. Now the left-wing parties are speaking out.
BSW in Saxony: No uniform vote in MP election
Michael Kretschmer wants to be re-elected as Saxony's Minister President - but does not have his own majority in the state parliament. Now the head of the BSW has spoken out about the voting behavior of her parliamentary group.
Investor offers 2 million euros for Fichtelberghaus
The sell-off on the Fichtelberg is entering the next round. Now the district council is deciding on the sale of the nationally renowned hotel on the summit. The buyer is well known.
Risky attempt: Prime Minister election in Saxony
The state elections in Saxony took place on September 1. Now the head of government is finally being elected. Or not? It is uncertain whether CDU candidate Michael Kretschmer will be able to defend his office.
Risky attempt: Prime Minister election in Saxony
The state elections in Saxony took place on September 1. Now the head of government is finally being elected. Or not? It is uncertain whether CDU candidate Michael Kretschmer will be able to defend his office.
Saxon state parliament to elect minister president
The hour of decision is approaching. CDU Minister President Michael Kretschmer must prevail against two candidates in his bid for re-election.